Mountain Flow – Mechanics to save your shoulders
I know so many of you are enjoying the Mountain Flow classes and building strong practices. See below some very good information as you move to the beat.
Why hyper extension or “Lock the knee” does not serve you!
Over many years of personal practice and teaching I have learned many different approaches to many different postures. One of my teachers Bikram Choudhury was adamant about locking your knee. Over the years I observed so many nagging pains and injuries in students and teachers alike. The problem was Bikram’s approach did not take into […]
The Importance of Hydration and When to Hydrate for Yoga
Hydration before and after yoga is important, but do you know how to know you’re properly hydrated?
Why Your Kid Will Love—and Needs—MYS’s Mountain Kids Yoga Series
Many adults are well versed in the benefits of a regular yoga practice, from improved strength and flexibility and stress reduction to better sleep and a greater sense of well-being. But recently, there’s been more attention paid to how kids can reap many of these same benefits, and more, including improved mental focus and a […]
Sarah Peterson
Sarah Peterson is a RYS 200 hour yoga instructor. She especially enjoys integrating the moon, earth and elements into her healing practice.
How four days in southeastern Idaho opened my mind to the power of yoga retreats
MYS Returns to Maple Grove in 2023
Great news! Mountain Yoga Sandy has booked the Maple Grove Hot Springs & Retreat Center for another fabulous, four-day Adventure Retreat, June 8-12, 2023. The format will be similar to the 2022 retreat, but with some exciting enhancements. Stay tuned for details!
Are Yoga Retreats Worth It? 5 Reasons We Think So
Previous Next Have you been considering a yoga retreat but are wondering if it’s worth it? Whether you’re new to yoga or have been practicing for 10 years there’s a lot of reasons to do a yoga retreat! Here are 5 reasons you’ll find out it’s actually really worth it to do a yoga retreat. […]
Yearning to Take Your Practice to the Next Level?
Make the Leap with Mountain Yoga Sandy’s New and Improved 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training By Melissa Fields In the three years that Mountain Yoga Sandy (MYS) has been offering its annual 200-hour, Yoga Alliance-certified, Fall Yoga Teacher Training, led by MYS founder Jackie Wheeler, dozens of yogis have made the leap from practitioner to teacher, […]
What is an Infrared Sauna?
When you hear the word ‘sauna’ you might imagine a humid, wet steam room at a gym or a dry sauna that is heated with coals and water and smells a bit like something is burning. Saunas have existed for hundreds of years, but recently, Infrared saunas have been gaining popularity. What is an Infrared […]
Alisha Blackmore
Alisha fell in love with her yoga practice 12 years ago and immersed herself in the study of yoga. Having experienced the benefits of yoga on and off the mat she feels heartfelt gratitude to share and facilitate practice for every BODY. Yoga has inspired Alisha to embrace vulnerability, mindfulness, and feel a deep love […]
