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Weak pelvic floor? Introducing an easy no-Kegels way to help

September 27, 2024

You know the “potty dance”? You sway side to side, squeeze your legs together, and tighten your sphincters for dear life (yes there’s more than one) in hopes nothing comes out until you’re safely over a proper elimination device (a toilet or something of the sort). I know you’ve done it. We’ve all done it. […]

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Better Posture in 10 Seconds: 2 ways to make a yoga strap posture corrector

July 11, 2023

Improve your posture, feel taller, and be more confident with this quick, and easy-to-make, posture corrector with a yoga strap (or belt). It only takes 10 seconds to make this yoga-backpack using either of these 2 methods.

11 easy yoga poses you need to feel energized & complete your morning

May 16, 2023

10 minute morning yoga poses and stretches to do at home for everyone including beginners.

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Alternate Nostril Breathing: one powerful way to improve your focus and actually relieve anxiety

April 11, 2023

Nadi Shodhana, or alternate nostril breathing, is an easy and simple way to help you focus and relax. Learn how to do this pranayama (breathing practice) and how it can reduce your heart rate, blood pressure, and anxiety.

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Supine Twist Made Easy: How to + Variations for the Floor or Your Bed

March 14, 2023

Supine twist (Supta Matsyendrasana) is the restorative yoga pose that dreams are made of, but have you explored the pose to its full potential? Discover all the variations, modifications, anatomy, and ways to prop supine twist to elevate yourself to a dream state.

5 simple ways to actually Increase your flexibility and mobility

November 1, 2022

Do you stretch before you work out? Take 3 yoga classes per week? But you still can’t touch your toes? Try these 4 different techniques to reset your brain and body and make actual gains in your flexibility and mobility.

Ultimate Guide How to Gate Pose (Parighasana) + Anatomy Break Down

October 18, 2022

Wanna know why gate pose should be in your daily movement? Because it’s a sweet side bend that stretches all the right places, and you can get a glute burn to set a spicy fire in the bottom 🍑. Did you know Gate pose (parighasana) has so many options? (I’ll get to the details below) […]

Why you need savasana + why it’s hard + simple ways to help you find stillness

October 4, 2022

How to do savasana (physically) is simple. But when you get down to the essence of Savasana you’ll discover it’s a hard pose (some say the hardest pose), but one thing makes it easier: set yourself up correctly. Both physically and mentally - in turn - you set yourself up for success.

6 Ways to do Plank Pose for beginners and Fitness fanatics + Anatomy Break Down

September 20, 2022

Plank pose is a great way to work the core, but do you know why you should engage your inner thighs and turn the eyes of the elbows forward in the pose? Discover how to do the pose, modifications for all ability levels, and some all-important anatomy of plank pose, aka phalakasana.

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8 scientifically proven ways you can easily relieve your anxiety now

September 13, 2022

When you can feel your heart beating in your throat, the sweat begins to bead on your hands, and the list of things you need to do as an uncontrollable cyclone in your head, there are these 8 scientifically proven ways to help you relieve your anxiety and regain control of your life.

Undo 12 health conditions and see why belly breathing matters

August 30, 2022

You can live weeks without food. Days without water. But at 7 min without breath, your life will cease to exist. Breathing is essential, and it’s automatic. We put very little, if any thought, in how we do it or what’s going on while we do it. If it’s automatic, why should I care if I’m doing it right!? In a single breath, the way you breathe can tell your body and brain that you’re in trouble, or that you're safe.

Neck Pain: What you should know is causing it & 1 easy way to feel relief

August 16, 2022

Trying to reach that thing behind you, but can’t get it? Tight chest muscles are the culprit. Learn how to release them, reduce headaches, neck pain, and more.

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