By RiversZen | Ageless Living , Fitness , Health , Peggy Stevens , Yoga
Did you know RiversZen had classes online all designed to help you to move well, stay healthy and be happy at any age? (Be Sure To Read All of the Way Through for Special $1 Offer) Looking through the index, just to name a few of the items listed, there are Yogilates and stretching classes, […]
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Yesterday we saw two different reports online addressing forward folds. One said never to do a standing forward fold again and the other addressed a study which found a link between longevity and forward folds . . . so what is one to believe? They probably both have valuable information we can use to our […]
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Do you have 72 seconds available? When you hear what it can accomplish you might be a bit more engaged in make sure you can find the time. Jill Miller shares a post on her Yoga Tune Up® site sharing a study presented by Dr. Loren Fishman and Ellen Saltonsall that emphasized that bones need […]
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How to Create Your Home Yoga Sanctuary Since yoga is such a profound and intricate technique, it is important to learn and hone skills with professionals, who will guide you through asanas and pranayamic breathing, and teach you an array of skills, including the basics of yoga, stretching using the correct techniques, and specific activities such […]
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When was the last time you came to the studio and tried a different class? There is a lot to be said for developing a relationship with a specific instructor. It’s comfortable and many times that is what we need. It’s nurturing. You know what to expect. But, if you try a different […]
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Thank you Jamie for your kind words … visit anytime! I can’t say enough good things about the Riverszen Yoga community; the minute you walk into this space, you feel like you belong. The owner Peggy is amazing and friendly – and she has an adorable studio pup, Pink the Poodle, who I just adore! I went […]
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A couple of days ago we discussed the various directions of motion the spine can accomplish . . . extension, flexion forward, flexion laterally and rotation. Of each of these motions is there one that tends to be a bit more of a challenge for you? Typically, it is extension. And when we think […]
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I shared on Monday that my focus this week was the spine. When I mention a focus of the week, I would like you to realize I want you to do more than just connect with it in my classes. Many of us get to our jobs and don’t really waver for the rest […]
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Have you looked at the schedule and wondered about some of the various classes. Don’t be afraid to try them out. You just need to remember you are in charge of your body. The instructor is a great guide and resource; but, you are the only one who knows what your body is feeling. […]
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A short thought for my yogis, “Sthira Sukham Asanam” is one of the most quoted Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Sthira & Sukha refer to the balance of effort and ease that is the ultimate goal on your mat and within your life. When contemplating sthira in your practice, connect to the moments that ground […]
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Benefit And Improve Your Oral Health With Yoga Proper oral care is important for people of all ages, As we get older, it becomes imperative that we take extra care of our teeth and general oral health, to prevent any issues from developing. This means visiting the dentist regularly and being treated for any […]
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The Surprising Benefits of Yoga for Seniors What was once an exotic Eastern practice is now the buzzword in a number of settings in the Western World. Everyone, it seems, is benefiting from yoga – children who are finding it difficult to concentrate or channel their anger, persons undergoing rehabilitation for substance addiction, women […]
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