Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) has revolutionized ballet training, providing dancers with a comprehensive method to improve strength, alignment, and technique. As you delve into the world of PBT, you’ll encounter a unique set of terms and terminology specific to this training approach. In this blog post, we’ll decode the language of Progressing Ballet Technique and … 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
Hey All You Yoga Lovers, did you know the gang here at Thrive Yoga and Wellness absolutely LOVE to throw a good party? We’ve been hosting semi regular events since I first took over Yoga East two years ago, but we decided now was the time to really take our yoga themed party up a … Read more
The Mantra Lux Pro Mat By Jennifer Dixon MBA ERYT 500 – Recently, I wrote about my hands down ultimate favorite, sorta strangely loved yoga mat, the Manduka Eko. If you learned anything about yoga mats from that post, hopefully, it was that people can get a little funny about their yoga mats. I mean, … Read more
By Jennifer Dixon MBA ERYT 500 – About a month ago, I wrote a post talking about a weird word Aparigraha which in essence was the yogi way of not being attached to things. (in the case of the email, it was about me not being attached to Summer….with temps like the last couple of days … Read more
By Marcia Dorris (forward by Jennifer Dixon ERYT 500 MBA) – Foreward: I hope that the last few weeks have been beneficial for you as you got to know Marcia and her beautiful family while they grow together and learn more about alternative ways to fight and beat the “C” word. Marcia continues to be an … Read more
By Jennifer Dixon MBA ERYT 500 – In today’s Yoga Fundamentals post, I thought I would talk about backbends. These are a series of postures from the very basic to very advanced that open up the muscles in the front body while strengthening the muscles in the back body. Backbends are usually detested by folks … Read more
By Jennifer Dixon MBA ERYT 500 – Have you heard? Our friends over at Mending Arrow Ranch have had a bunch of new baby goats come their way and have been working hard on getting these babies acclimated to children and yoga…so it is TIME! GOAT YOGA TIME! Oh my Gosh, if you didn’t catch … Read more
By Kristy Dusevc CHC – The seasons are changing and we are fast approaching the nasty cold and flu season. I have seen reports of the flu virus already being reported in our area. Did you know that you can reduce your chances of catching everything that comes your way? At the very least you can … Read more
Jennifer Dixon MBA ERYT 500 This morning while practicing, it suddenly hit me that I hadn’t worked on a post for the blog yet and a brief moment of panic set in, just before I pressed off into the next pose. Then, while struggling to engage my abdominals enough to hold my body upright, it … Read more