Posts by Erin Entlich
How Yoga + Barre Will Help Your Career
At first glance, career growth and yoga might seem like an unlikely pairing; however, the discipline, focus, self-awareness, and confidence you build through a regular yoga practice will positively affect all aspects of your life, including your career. Mindfulness + Patience If you have spent any time at all on your yoga mat, you already…
Read MoreAlignment Tips: Triangle Pose
Triangle pose, also called Trikonasana in Sanskrit, is a foundational standing pose in yoga that strengthens and lengthens the hamstrings and groin while simultaneously opening the shoulders and stretching the hips. This foundational asana is named for the triangle shape your body makes in the posture. What are the benefits of this pose? Triangle pose…
Read MoreWhy Your Muscles Shake After Working Out
If you aren’t seeing results from your workouts maybe it’s time to shake things up–literally! When you work your muscles in a new way, they react in a new way and barre or yoga are great ways to experience the physique-changing muscle shakes that build endurance. By holding a contraction longer than you’re used to,…
Read MoreAlignment Tips: Half Moon
Say hello to ankle, leg, and core strength as you build stability, focus, and balance in Ardha Chandrasana or Half Moon pose. Named after the moon, Ardha Chandrasana invites you to tap into both the calm energy of the moon and the fiery force of the sun. In Half Moon pose, you will discover how…
Read MoreThe Art of Meditation
There’s truly no right or wrong way to meditate and with virtually no downside and a host of potential benefits, now is a great time to begin or expand your meditation practice. With deep roots in ancient tradition, cultures all over the world use meditation to create a sense of calm and inner harmony. Come…
Read MoreAlignment Tips: Warrior 3 (Virabhadrasana III)
Warrior 3, or Virabhadrasana III as it’s known in Sanskrit, is an intermediate balancing pose that builds stability throughout the entire body while enhancing mental focus. What are the benefits of Warrior 3 pose? As with any balancing pose, practicing Warrior 3 will cultivate your own innate power by building inner and outer strength, stability,…
Read More8 Types of Yoga and their benefits
Yoga, meaning union, is a tool used to allow us to connect to the divine, however, we may define that. One of the many benefits of this practice is that yoga comes in so many shapes and sizes, there is a practice for everyone. Here we layout 8 types of yoga so that you might…
Read MoreAlignment Tips: Warrior 2 (Virabhadrasana II)
Warrior 2, or Virabhadrasana II as it is known in Sanskrit, is a foundational yoga pose encountered in most yoga classes. Warrior 2 is so common that it is typically included in sun salutations and, when properly executed, it can be a very intense posture since it engages and aligns the whole body. What are…
Read MoreWhy You Need To Take Barre Classes
In all things, there is a balance that needs to be found–Spending time with family and time for ourselves, eating healthy and having the chocolate you love to savor, and of course, breaking a sweat and finding ease in our bodies. As a yoga + barre studio, we want you to find balance not only…
Read MoreAlignment Tips: Warrior 1 (Virabhadrasana I)
Warrior 1, or Virabhadrasana 1 in Sanskrit, is a standing yoga pose that helps build focus, power, and stability. It is a foundational pose that stretches the front side of the body and is often incorporated into sun salutations or standing sequences. Warrior 1 is also great for building strength in the legs, core, and…
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