This article was published in Elephant Journal -> Read it here. I recently read a funny, well-written article on Elephant Journal – Are You in the Ashtanga Cult? The article unleashed a slew of reflections on many of the preconceptions and many misconceptions that people have about Ashtanga yoga. Now that yoga has ballooned in […]
Friday November 1st 6-7:15pm – Strike a Pose for the Cure! Class followed with anti-oxidant rich sweet treat tasting and tea Wear your favorite pink to this Yoga Class fundraiser for Breast Cancer Awareness month. This all levels flow class will be accompanied with live Jazz Music. Strike a pose for the cure – do […]
Are you sick and tired of the same old Thanksgiving turkey & stuffing? Here is your chance to try out a recipe on your yogi friends before you cook it for Thanksgiving and get ideas for your own plant-based Thanksgiving. Talk Tofurkey with other yogis! Gather with other yogis to have fun in preparation for […]
We are open for business on Saturday, October 5th. We plan to stay open all weekend unless we post otherwise here. Hope to see you on the mat!
In preparation for delivery, my husband and I attended a birthing class with nine other expecting couples. The time came to watch a birthing video. Our eyes widened and mouths dropped. This was a video for a “Positive and Prepared” Childbirth experience. What we saw was far from positive. Women were screaming out in agony […]
Nidra is a Sanskrit word which means “sleep.” Yoga nidra can be described as “yogic sleep” or complete effortlessness combined with awareness. This ancient technique is designed to systematically induce deep mental, physical, and emotional relaxation. This workshop will include a discussion on how to formulate a “sankalpa” or resolution, which you will then use […]
“But where do you get your protein?” If only I had a $1 for each time I was asked that question, especially during pregnancy I would be a rich woman. Most of you are probably not pregnant, so why is this of interest? Protein requirements rise during pregnancy and lactation, specially after being six months […]
September 18th – October 30th (no class meeting October 23rd) Wednesdays 5:45 – 7:15pm In this 6 session series you will examine how neuroscience and psychology validate the positive effects of contemplative practices, such as yoga and meditation on the brain. From a layman’s perspective, learn how yoga practices actually change brain chemistry to make […]
I am delighted and touched each day by this new addition to my life. Friends had warned me before that a baby changes everything, and now I can understand why. Dylan Bosco Desa was born August 25th at 4:06am. He was born after a speedy labor, just four hours from our arrival at the […]
We were sad to say goodbye to our beloved Laura Flora, however we are happy to welcome two new teachers to the Balance Yoga & Wellness team. Sometimes the closing of one chapter offers the chance for the opening of another…. Please help us to welcome the new teachers to our team! Kelly Haas Align […]