As Mardi Gras rolls in, so do the parties, king cakes and cocktails. A crucial aspect of our local culture is the festivals – Mardi Gras, Jazzfest, French Quarter Fest. And we love the parties – but we don’t always love the after-fest feeling of heaviness and maybe even pale pasty skin. No worries, we’ve […]
Starting Saturday Feb. 22nd – donation-based class Saturdays 4-5:15pm with AJ Durand. We welcome AJ to Balance, after moving from Chicago where he has taught yoga for many years. Suggested donation $10. AJ Durand AJ Durand first discovered yoga in 2003 at The Barat Campus of DePaul University where he studied Theatre. Yoga combined with […]
What is Mysore-style Ashtanga yoga? The Mysore style is unique in the world of yoga; it is not a teacher-led class with verbal instruction or music. You come to class to do your own individual practice in a group setting. You show up when you like–it’s courtesy to come earlier rather than later–and do your […]
Practicing Yoga with a Loved One I often hear the yoga students lament. “If only I could get my husband to try yoga.” Yoga is something you love, and has so many incredible benefits, so naturally you want to share it with your loved ones. It may be hard for you to understand how he/she […]
Going back to the yoga tradition, we do not need to be in a yoga studio to practice yoga. If you are too busy to make classes, there is plenty of yoga you can do at home. Can you spare 10-15 minutes per day? “The practice of Surya Namaskara, or Sun Salutations has come down […]
Note: If you are completely unfamiliar with Ashtanga this article might sound strange. Read on for a primer in Ashtanga yoga styles. The point of this article is to emphasize and explain the importance of guided ashtanga classes. Lately, I’ve observed that most of the Mysore style students do not attend the Friday […]
Find your Balance with Postures, Breathing and Lifestyle 4 Week Series – Mondays 6-7:30pm Feb. 3rd – 24th Series limited to 15 students; Book online now! Students booking the series will be able to attend any drop in class at a special rate of $8 for the duration of the series. An Intro Series is a great […]
We are excited to offer you great new classes in 2014 – all which will help you to increase your energy and decrease your stress! New Community Class (Starts Thursday, January 16th, 2014) Thursdays 7:30-8:45pm with Danielle Morvan All levels are welcome to this energetic and flow based class. Community classes are donation-based, pay what […]
Tuesdays, 5.30 PM with Melissa Clark Pre-registration required 6-Week Course In this six-week course we will explore fundamental techniques that are used in ashtanga yoga to enhance the physical practice of asana. This class will build sequentially so registration for the whole course is highly recommended. WEEK ONE “Tristasana: Breath, Drishti & Posture” […]
Facilitated by yoga teacher S. Brooke Bailey, MBA, RYT and psychotherapist Bess Hart, MA, LCSW, BACS Are you suffering from the loss of one or more pregnancies? We understand that this can be a delicate subject and is often processed alone. We want to help you move through this pain and into a more positive frame of mind. Through […]