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 […]
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 […]
Simplify your holiday shopping with a Balance Yoga & Wellness gift card. You can use this card for any of our services, including Yoga Classes, Private Yoga Sessions, Nutritional Consultations and Massage. If you can’t decide what your loved one would like, then this is a great option. You can make the purchase […]
Here is a sneak peak at a few of the recipes for the upcoming potluck! Roasted Root Vegetables from Meredith Salvago 1 lb. turnips 1 lb. rutabagas 1 lb. carrots 1 lb. parsnips 3 shallots, halved 1/4 to 1/2 cup olive oil (your choice) 2 tbsp. chopped fresh rosemary 2 tsp. kosher salt 1 tsp. […]
The problem isn’t that we haven’t had opportunities, it’s that we’ve blown them- Marianne Williamson The other day I found myself feeling extremely annoyed during an early morning vinyasa class. After making the commitment to break out of my home practice and explore new teaching styles, I hung out in downward facing dog pose wishing […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]