Anyone familiar with yoga knows it’s the perfect physical stress reliever, but what is it about yoga that calms the spirit? Yoga is like therapy, and can bring about a great release of emotional burdens. Yoga focuses on balance, the key to overall health. While many of us tend to equate balance with posture and […]
So, you’ve been thinking about taking your yoga practice to the next level – have you ever considered teaching? Embarking on a certified teacher training course can help you really delve deeper into your practice. In typical yoga classes, you learn about the physical aspects of yoga — but there is so much more […]
So many products promise “flawless skin,” but don’t you really want products that promote healthy skin? Finding skin care that leaves skin glowing while also supporting its health could be as easy as visiting the right spa! First, choose a spa that uses organic ingredients. This is key, and here’s why: Using chemicals on […]
We all know that massage is great for relaxation, but how else does it affect your body? One of the keys to massage is movement. Both yoga and massage increase flexibility and range of motion by stretching and lengthening muscles. But the benefits don’t stop there! Massage is also known to: Reduce stress, depression and anxiety! Massage relaxes […]
When it’s that time of the month, for some of us, that means lots of painful cramps! Ouch! No fun. You’ve tried everything — warm compresses, hot showers or baths, even pain medicines. Have you ever considered yoga? I know you may be thinking, “I don’t want to move, let alone stretch in a thousand different positions while I’m cramping.” […]
Baby, it’s hot outside, but these deals are hotter! Get out of the heat and into the spa! Can you remember when the heat index was last under 100°F? It’s getting hard to venture outside—but make sure that you don’t stop taking care of yourself. Our August hot deals give you the opportunity to […]
We’ve all seen it — the parade of zombie-teens (and adults) wandering around businesses, bathrooms and parks hunched over their cell phones. Pokémon Go is sweeping the nation, but how is it affecting our bodies? The game brings up a larger issue. As a society that is so tech dependent, we all spend lots of […]
Many of us go in for a massage asking for relief in our necks, shoulders and backs but what about our face? You would be surprised at the wonderful things facial massages can do for your skin. Here are a few ways facial massages can leave your skin refreshed and healthy. 1. They increase […]
One of my 65-year-old students recently noticed something telling about yoga. While she’s maintaining her height, her friends are getting shorter! It’s true that we shrink when we age, but what’s going on here? In short, it’s all about good posture. And yoga helps with that. How? Improving your posture means finding what is imbalanced […]