Fitness instructors often say, “Listen to your body,” but what does that actually mean? How can you listen to your body as you’re recovering from an injury? What signs are most important if you’re new to exercise; how can you tune in when you’ve been dissociating from your body for years? How can you [...]
We live in a flexion dominant state – think sitting, standing, walking, hunching over our laptops, texting and looking down at our phones (with our shoulders scrunched up to our ears!) There are three planes of motion that our bodies were designed to explore and many benefits of moving the body in all planes [...]
While getting all the traditional benefits that yoga can offer for mindfulness, stress relief, and mental clarity, chair yoga offers additional benefits! Benefits These benefits include (but are not limited to!): 1. Accessibility – Chair yoga is often a preferred style for those who have difficulty getting down on the mat to practice asana [...]
When a stressor is introduced in the body, the mind sends out a signal that there is danger. The adrenal glands, which are located right above the kidneys, start to secrete catecholamine hormones, high levels of which can cause high blood pressure, sweating, a racing heartbeat and anxiety. These are symptoms of the fight [...]
I wish I had a dollar for every time someone asked, “Isn’t that for old people?!” when I told them about chair yoga. I talk about chair yoga with so much enthusiasm that I assume everyone else is eager to try it, too! People often equate yoga on the mat with young, flexible bodies [...]
Virtual corporate yoga and wellness sessions can be a great way to bring your team together and offer a mindful break during meetings. Onboarding training, all-hands meetings, annual leadership conferences, and employee retreats are all great times to introduce yoga and mindfulness. However, there are a few key things to keep in mind to ensure [...]