Yesterday I got the chance to take my kiddos hiking (one of my favorite things outside of yoga and Pilates). I hope that our semi-regular outings 1) get those little munchkins’ wiggles out 2) fosters a love for the great outdoors and 3) gets them used to playing in the dirt because, quite frankly, I … Read more
Photo by Bill Oxford on Unsplash Now that you’ve had the beautiful baby, you may feel a little “off.” Trust me, I get it. Between my two babies, I gained just over 100 lbs! You know, if baby wants Golden Grahams, baby gets Golden Grahams, and just maybe it gets a whole box! (or is … Read more
Looking back to when you were a child, you may recall being subjected to many lectures from your parents about the importance of brushing your teeth – many of which focused on horror stories wherein too much candy resulted in a child losing all of their teeth. However, taking care of your oral health is … Read more
The American Psychological Association revealed that about one in 5 seniors experiences mental issues and exhibit higher suicide risks than other age groups. Despite the disturbing statistics, mental health disorders tend to go undetected, leading to untreated cases in older adults. However, you can keep your mind in top shape should you know what to … Read more
By now, you’ve probably heard of yoga in some way shape or form. Maybe you saw your mom (or grandmother) sitting in the living room with her eyes clothes breathing or making funny shapes? Maybe you have gotten to go to a class where the room was heated to what felt like 150 degrees and … Read more
A common complaint for many clients that come into Thrive Yoga and Wellness for group classes is pain in the low back and hips. Although this post and this workout are no prescriptions or to replace medical advice, physically strengthening the hips and pelvis can definitely help to relieve tension in the low back and … Read more
You may not have heard this yet, but Thrive Yoga and Wellness now offers Private Pilates Apparatus sessions! Now, you may be one of those people that are like, “oh, that’s nice. What’s Pilates? Is it a workout?” Well, to answer your question let me give you a bit of background. Pilates used to be … Read more
(PxHere CC0) Many of us begin our fitness journeys with good intentions. With the knowledge that keeping fit is the path towards a happier and healthier life, we map out a plan to achieve a certain goal. And some of us stick to our fitness routines and hit the targets that we set out at … Read more
Image from pexels The spine and back muscles support much of the body’s weight during everyday activities such as walking and sitting. Unfortunately, these critical body parts are also highly susceptible to chronic pain and injury. Lower back pain is a typical physical problem experienced by people worldwide, and it can be debilitating. Research shows … Read more
There has been a lot of interest in CBD and other hemp products as a treatment for anxiety in recent years. A lot of people find that using hemp-based products like CBD and THC can drastically reduce their anxiety symptoms and help them manage the condition long-term. However, hemp products are still very new and … Read more