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By reducing perceived stress and anxiety, yoga appears to modulate stress response systems. This, in turn, decreases physiological arousal — for example, reducing the heart rate, lowering blood pressure, and easing respiration. There is also evidence that yoga practices help increase heart rate variability, an indicator of the body’s ability to respond to stress more […]
Poor flexibility can lead to back pain, which is one of the leading causes of disability throughout the world, according to medical research. Stiff muscles can also cause a limited range of motion in joints, making ordinary tasks more of a chore than they should be. Baptist Health, South Florida Have you been avoiding yoga […]
I don’t drink a lot of smoothies in the winter, but this one goes on repeat during cold, flu, and covid season since it’s high in vitamin c and anti-inflammatory properties. Ginger and turmeric are two of the most powerful medicinal herbs that have been used for centuries to treat various ailments. Studies have shown […]
Have you heard that joke about how it would be nice to go to yoga and sleep? Well you will be pleasantly surprised to learn that sleep yoga exists. It’s called Yoga Nidra (Yoga Sleep) and Mountain Yoga offers it at the studio! Yoga Nidra is not easily defined but it is a state of […]
Meditation has been around for a very long time, in fact it’s been around for over 5,000 years. To say it has passed the test of time would be an understatement. Whether you practice yoga or not, you can benefit from a meditation practice. Meditation can reduce stress and anxiety, can improve sleep, and so […]
Have you seen all of the yogis on social media doing epic handstands anywhere and everywhere they can? They do their handstand, then push-up, and even take it to one side and balance on one arm. But here’s a secret… a proper handstand is not some trick yoga that you can’t achieve without gymnastic level […]
