Yoga for Stress Relief

It’s no secret that practicing yoga is a great way to relax. It can help you relieve stress and calm your mind, which in turn helps to improve your mood overall. But did you know there are many other benefits of yoga beyond just feeling more relaxed? When practicing yoga for stress relief, it’s important that […]
Amanda Kleier

My yoga journey began in 2019 when my former employer began having an instructor come in once a week. At the time, I was a very active member of my martial arts gym & didn’t feel like I had the time to further my yoga practice outside of the office. Later that same year, I […]
Alison Harris

Alison came to yoga due to a back injury. She was hoping yoga would help her recover quickly so that she could get “back to the gym and get after it” which was what she had always done. At first, yoga was grueling for Alison because it forced her to slow down and think about […]
How to get better at yoga with the 9 Drishti

Learning the Drishti helps yogi’s figure out what to do with their eyeballs. This builds concentration, balance, and discipline within a yoga practice.
What to Eat Before & After Hot Yoga

With so many options, it can be hard to know what to eat before yoga. You want enough to fuel you through the class, but not so much that your stomach ends up not agreeing with you. One crucial aspect of yoga is to be mindful- on and off the mat- and that applies to what you eat, too!
Hot Yoga 101: The Benefits, Basic Essentials, and More

Whether you’re a beginner yogi or have been practicing for years, you may at some point have wondered: why would I practice hot yoga? You have probably heard about the incredible benefits of practicing in a heated room, but maybe you are unsure about what to expect or where to start. Perhaps you’re here because […]
Can you improve your posture with yoga?

When you sit do you slouch? When you stand do you slouch? Slouching is a common position for all of us- it feels more comforting and there is no required effort to do it. However the long term effects of slouching might surprise you; poor posture leads to headaches, sleep issues, hip, knee, or ankle […]
Why I’m smitten with Mountain Yoga Sandy’s newest place to sweat

Just five minutes in and, along with the sweat beginning to flow from my skin, I can feel the stress of the day melting into the towel beneath me. I shift a bit to get more comfortable and then close my eyes, focusing on the music that washes over me in gentle waves. I wonder […]
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BROOKE SCHNEIDER

Brooke found yoga in 2005. In 2016 Brooke became a certified Vimana Yoga teacher- skilled to teach five different styles of Yoga. She strives to build and enhance a strong knit community, sharing with compassion the art of yoga. Brooke has great wisdom and understanding of asana, meditation, and mantra. She believes that Yoga is […]