Posts by Erin Entlich
Resistance Bands: Everything You Need To Know
Whether you’re a seasoned athlete, weekend warrior, or exercise neophyte, you can benefit from incorporating resistance bands into your workout routine. A great alternative to large, bulky, and expensive gym equipment, resistance bands can help you build strength, sculpt lean muscles, and rehabilitate from injury. They are also compact and affordable making them ideal for…
Read MoreShoulder Alignment in Yoga
Every year, millions of Americans visit the doctor complaining of shoulder pain. Typical issues include joint instability, rotator cuff tears, impingements, and arthritis, all of which can leave you sidelined or in pain. In fact, shoulder injuries are fairly common for yogis, but they don’t have to be. With some mindful adjustments to your practice…
Read MoreBalancing Kids & Your Health
You’ve heard the expression, “you can’t pour from an empty cup,” but have you ever stopped to consider what that really means? It’s a repeated phrase that means we can not give to others if we are not taking care of ourselves. Self-care has become a buzz word lately adding one more thing to our…
Read MoreWhen should you eat before a workout?
You have your yoga mat and water bottle ready to go, and you even remembered to register for your class online (#Killingit!). It’s all going according to plan until halfway through your workout when you start to feel dizzy and lightheaded. This is likely because you let an important element of your workout prep slide–your…
Read MoreFind Your Deep Core
If you’ve been to an Ohana class or spent any time at all around an instructor or trainer, then you’ve likely heard them ramble on about the importance of a strong core. But what does that really mean? Are they referring to your abdominal muscles or something else entirely? What is your deep core? The…
Read MoreImprove Your Posture With Yoga
Can yoga make you taller? Probably not, but it can improve your posture, making you appear taller, although the benefits of improved posture go far beyond aesthetics. Poor posture plagues as much as 80 percent of the population and experts agree that the ramifications of bad posture are more serious than simply how you look.…
Read MoreCrystals 101: Apophyllite
Apophyllite is a striking group of crystals that look like several iridescent prisms stacked on top of one another. The apophyllite crystal structure consists of multiple layers, giving it its pearly sheen and unique shape. If you’re hoping to raise your vibration, increase your intuition, and create harmony between your masculine and feminine energies, then…
Read MoreYoga for Low Back Pain
If you are over the age of 30, chances are you may have already experienced a bout of low back pain. In fact, it’s estimated that 80% of adults will experience persistent or chronic back pain that limits daily activity at some point in their life. And, while low back pain can be attributed to…
Read MoreWhy Your Chakras Are Important
Have you ever wondered why chakras are important? Everything in the Universe is comprised of energy, from the smallest pebble to the largest ocean. The mountains, trees, and every cell in our body are also made of energy. Chakras (pronounced “Chalk-Ra-s”) are considered the center of our life force energy, hence their importance. There are…
Read MoreCrystals 101: Fluorite
Rainbow moods mesh in the gorgeous Fluorite crystal that is best known for its powerful energetic healing properties. The word “fluorite” comes from the Latin word flux, which means to flow interchangeably. This refers to both the way Fluorite’s colors seem to shift in the light as well as the way it sweeps out negative…
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