How often do you meet someone who really wows you? It’s rare to be wowed. I was wowed while teaching yoga. This doesn’t happen often. Nicole approached Balance Yoga to ask about classes. I urged her to try Mysore style classes, precisely because instructors work closely with students, almost like a group private session. Most people are scared […]
Admit it. You will vomit if you read another article about New Year’s Resolutions. Or throttle the next person who smugly tells you about their new diet. Let’s face it. Diets don’t work. You restrict yourself for a couple weeks, feel good about yourself, then slowly resume your normal routine….All those good intentions fall by the wayside. I’ve […]
Let this be your year of powerful yet easeful transformation. Engage deeply in the promise of yoga and transform from the inside out. Steady practice cultivates both a yearning for depth and a capacity to engage that yearning skillfully. In this retreat, we will start the new year by exploring simple movements, breath, inquiry and meditation […]
So you’ve been coming to yoga, slowly getting the hang of it, but you aren’t sure you are ready for L1/L2 Vinyasa classes yet. Or maybe you’ve been contemplating starting yoga, but those elfin contortionists on the cover of Yoga Journal kind of freak you out. Downward facing what what? Either way, this workshop is […]
At Balance Yoga & Wellness we are on a mission to help you to live a happier more engaged life. How? We want to help you to develop healthy habits – yoga, stress management, meditation, positive thinking, and healthy habits. And healthy eating can rock your world – if you do it right. Here is a […]
Make Your Yoga Count! Join us in this fundraiser for the Promise of Justice Initiative. Thursday November 20th, 7:30-8:45pm. All proceeds go to the Promise of Justice. The Promise of Justice Initiative is a private, non-profit organization that advocates for criminal justice reform and abolition of the death penalty on behalf of indigent defendants […]
Enjoy guilt-free holiday shopping at our first ever Holiday Market. Featuring hand-made treasures by our talented teachers and staff. Avoid the frenzied malls, and sip chai and ginger snaps while you support local talents. Free short Thai massage demos with Melanie Reupke. (See below for info about Thai massage.) Some of the goodies you an […]
Sunday December 7th 11:30-12:30pm In order to thank you for doing your civic duty, Balance is offering a one hour restorative yoga class for voters. This is one political event you can’t buy your way into. To be admitted, you must bring your “I Voted” sticker or a picture of yourself at the polling place. […]
Meditate. Does this word conjure up an image of a serene person in lotus position on an exotic beach? But does the thought of trying it send shivers of fear up your spine? You’re probably aware of all the benefits of meditation – clear mind, reduced stress, happier outlook, inner peace. **Sigh.** Why is it […]
Have you noticed a tickle in your throat, sniffles, or itchy eyes as autumn breezes blow in? I’m here to introduce you to Ayurveda, India’s 1000-year old medical system. Ayurveda helps you to prevent diseases before they rear their rotten heads. The seasons bring changes in the amount of daylight, temperature, and humidity. These changes […]