Posts by Erin Entlich
Breathwork: Nadi Shodhana
Nadi Shodhana Breath can have a profound impact on your body, mind, and nervous system. Both a simple and powerful tool, Nadi Shodhana Breath can be used by most people as an effective practice to clear the mind and calm the physical body. Nadi Shodhana Breath is the Sanskrit name for Alternate Nostril Breathing and…
Read MoreWhy It’s Okay to Cry During Meditation
Have you ever teared up or started to cry during savasana or meditation? If so, then you are not alone. It is perfectly normal to cry during meditation and it is an indication that you are getting in touch with your emotions and becoming more self-aware. If you’re prone to tearing up during meditation you…
Read MoreRecover from Burnout with these tips
If we are being honest, we all have days when we don’t feel like exercising and are tempted to skip our workout for the day. Usually, some positive self-talk or motivation from a friend is enough to push through and get us back on track. Exercise burnout is a very different, and more serious, matter.…
Read More8 Types of Yoga Breath
Breathing is the very essence of life and, despite taking roughly a half-billion breaths over the course of your life, you may not give it much consideration since it occurs automatically. Not only does breath sustain life, the way we breathe can influence our thoughts and physiology, and vice versa. Yoga breathwork (pranayama) can positively…
Read MoreAlignment Tips: Chair Pose
Chair Pose, or Utkatasana in Sanskrit, is a standing yoga posture that tones the entire body, particularly the legs. The Sanskrit name comes from the words “utkata” meaning “powerful” or “fierce” and “asana” meaning “pose” and, make no mistake, Chair Pose can be a fierce posture for your thigh muscles! Utkatasana is an essential component…
Read MoreAlignment Tips: Dancer Pose
Dancer Pose, or Natarajasana in Sanskrit, is a backbend, heart-opener, and balancing pose all at once. It builds full-body strength and coordination and requires a hefty dose of determination. Dancer Pose also serves as a beautiful metaphor for life as it teaches us to kick out of the past and reach into the future while…
Read MoreHow A Yoga Sequence Is Created
Have you ever thought about why one yoga class might “feel” better in your body than another? Chances are it has everything to do with how the instructor builds his or her class, and the thoughtful sequence of yoga postures included. A smart and purposeful yoga sequence, along with a great theme, good music, and…
Read MoreAlignment Tips: Cat-Cow
The simple cat-cow stretch is more beneficial than it looks. I love this pose because it’s simple enough that almost everyone can perform it and you don’t need to be particularly flexible to master it. It’s usually incorporated in a yoga flow as part of a warm-up, but cat-cow can also be done on its…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Practicing Yoga + Barre In-Person
We already know that yoga and barre are good for us. And that we should probably be practicing more frequently, but are there any benefits to in-person yoga + barre as opposed to virtual classes? The answer is a resounding YES! Find Community The power of moving and breathing together, in community, is something that…
Read MoreAlignment Tips: Lotus Pose
Lotus Pose is one of the most recognized yoga poses, even by people who don’t practice yoga. It is considered by many to be the “classic” yoga pose and is often used for meditation or as a way to begin class. However, Lotus Pose is an advanced pose that is not suitable for everyone, especially…
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