As we enter the month of May, it’s a good time to reflect on the lessons we can learn from nature. One of the most inspiring examples is the way flowers grow and bloom. Unlike humans, they don’t compete with each other or compare themselves to others; they simply focus on their own growth. In … 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
Do you like to work on balance? If you’re like most people, probably not. Curiously though, as we age, balance becomes one of the biggest things we SHOULD work on because the fear of falling grips 26-55% of aging individuals. You don’t have to be one o those people. In today’s free home yoga sequence, … Read more
Your mental health starts when you rise, so take the time to set yourself up for a positive start to finish. Have you ever felt as if you were awake for plenty of time in the morning, but you are still rushed to get out of the house on time and your headspace feels cluttered? … Read more
If you are finding yourself stressed more often than not, now is the time to do something about it. After the year we’ve had, flexibilityYou cannot live in a constant state of stress for the rest of your life, which is why you need to take action. However, some people don’t acknowledge that they are … Read more
Like any other artistic discipline, learning and mastering yoga takes dedication and time. It is not your body size or fitness that matters, but the willingness to consistently work towards achieving your goals. These are incremental, dedicated steps towards improvement, not necessarily a specific posture (asana), although new mastery of these postures can be (and … Read more
Yin yoga is the more relaxing, “counter” practice to the more Yang (or very active) versions of yoga classes. According to Yogiapproved.com yin offers amazing benefits for the connective tissue, bones, joints and other connective tissues. This is a deeply meditative yoga class, and requires you to practice stillness and breath work while maintaining the … Read more
Join Jennifer Dixon ERYT 500 and Authorized Ashtanga Yoga teacher for a quick tutorial on Wind Removing Pose or Pavanamuktasana. Yoga pose for Low Back Pain Wind Removing Pose (Pavanamuktasana) is the pose I found to be the single best pose in helping to relieve my low back pain back when I first started practicing … Read more
Join Jennifer Dixon ERYT 500 and Authorized Ashtanga Yoga teacher and Merritt Maloof Plumb Reiki Master and Energy Worker from The Energy Center as they discuss and explore the 8 limbs of yoga, or Ashtanga Yoga. Oftentimes, the physical yoga postures are what bring people to the practice of yoga. However, with a commited practice, … Read more
Join Jennifer Dixon ERYT 500 and Authorized Ashtanga Yoga Teacher and Expert Certified Personal Trainer for a quick tip on how you can increase the flexibility in your hamstrings during your yoga practice, or during any deep forward fold you may do before or after a workout. Static stretches should come after your workout Do … Read more