Let’s be honest. Most of us can’t survive on green juices and sprouts – and I wouldn’t recommend that anyway. Many of the most effective and time-tested methods of healing are based around the idea that food is medicine, and that your overall health is based on what you put into your body, for example […]
Thanksgiving I relish the time to play around in the kitchen and try recipes I’ve been eyeing for some time. This year I was a cooking fool. I cooked a couple recipes for Molly Kimball’s Wednesday Morning show on WDSU, then proceeded to prep my own recipes for this year’s feast. I had so much […]
The holidays are upon us. It is a time when we all NEED the gifts that yoga provides – calmer mindset, clear thinking, relaxed and tension free body, and maybe even improved muscle tone….Studies have shown that people who spend money on experiences rather than things tend to feel happier. This includes travel, leisure […]
Most of us never have to think about where our next meal will come from. Read about Jessica’s stereotype-shattering experiences at Second Harvest Food Bank on her personal blog. We rarely stop to think about all the people in this city that can’t afford healthy food->> .
We understand that sometimes it is hard to jump in and try something new. At Balance Yoga, we are so convinced that you will absolutely love YOGA, we are offering you a fantastic discount for your first purchase of a 5 class card! This gives you the opportunity to try out lost of classes for […]
taught by Jessica Blanchard Wednesdays 6 – 7:15pm November 7 – December 19th (no class November 21st) The holidays can be an extremely stressful period. Learn natural remedies that will help you to feel calm and centered. This series will be a combination of breath work (Pranayama), relaxation and meditation techniques. We will also incorporate […]
Today I was struck by an article in the New York Times about Valium, “” The article details the rise of mood-altering drugs like Valium, largely fueled by aggressive marketing and convincing doctors that people were better off taking Valium. Librium, Valium’s predecessor was originally marketed by showing an image of a stressed out college […]
Have you heard about flash mobs? You know, the scenes in movies where people start randomly dancing to a song in sync? They all seem to happen in movies in NYC. Well, this weekend, get ready for NOLA’s first ever flash mob courtesy of Yoga Lagniappe (if you haven’t heard of YL – now is […]
We were very excited when Gena Hamshaw, author of the popular raw, vegan blog, Choosing Raw came to visit us and take yoga classes. And we are extremely grateful for her awesome review of Balance and all its offerings. Hop on over to Choosing Raw to check it out here. I highly recommend Choosing […]
Teaching a yoga retreat is a learning experience and can be a tool for developing inner peace. I thought you might enjoy this post exploring my teaching mindset. I’d like to hear how you learn and benefit from your work. Even when doing something you don’t absolutely love you can appreciate something about the […]