The Ohana Blog

As fall sweeps over through color and fresh air we find ourselves in an environment of transition. We find ourselves in a bittersweet mood as summer fades farther into memory, and we welcome the cozy and inward feels of autumn. If you’re like me, transitional seasons might trigger a bit of sentimentality. Or a trip…

We’re all feeling it. The pure overwhelm. The low key shock when we digest the longterm agenda of this pandemic and how it blankets our personal, social, and professional lives. If you’re like me, you glamorized it at the beginning, like the quaintness of a snow day. We needed the slowdown then, but the relief…

This yoga flow inspires overall mobility, with an emphasis on heart-openers and rotation. While you experience your spine moving in different directions, we’ll work on moving with more nourishment of the low back. We’ll find creative shapes with less strain on your unique alignment. As a reminder, the yoga practice is not just about succeeding…

While our favorite way to yoga with you is in-person, in the atmosphere of our lovely studio, we also recognize the power of a regular home practice. Now your home practice is right at your fingertips with our launch of Ohana Online. For starters, rolling out your mat in the comfort of your own home…

Ready for your next at-home Barre workout? Or maybe you’re at the park. Maybe you’re in your hotel room. Wherever you are, we hope you enjoy this Barre class – created for your total convenience! This class has a major focus on the core, but adds a ton of glute engagement for a full-body experience.…

We’ve all heard it before in our yoga classes: savasana is the most important pose.  Or we see it on yoga t-shirts: I’m just here for the savasana. Even people who don’t practice yoga seem to understand the central importance of this posture.  For as basic as savasana is, it’s also known as the hardest…

We’re feeling really jazzed about having this killer seat work video on hand. In this video, Ceci targets all regions of your glutes. And in a typical Ceci-fashion, you’ll be feeling the burn in no time. We recommend putting on your favorite playlist and jumping right in. There are a couple of moments throughout this…

We asked, you answered. So many of you want to better understand one of Vinyasa’s most common postures: Chaturanga Dandasana. And we don’t blame you! Working with chaturanga is a process. Creating strength in the posture, and feeling confident about alignment, takes time. Please know that there are many pieces and parts to landing this…

Everybody loves a good arm workout. But we tend to think we’re only getting a good arm workout when there’s equipment involved — weights, straps, that sort of thing. But did you know that you can get an amazing arm workout without any equipment at all? Just using your body and some targeted movement will get…

Raise your hand if you’ve ever had lower back pain after working out? Discomfort after standing too long? A tender sacrum that sends you to the chiropractor every other week? Every person in this world deals with asymmetry and imbalance in their body. Because our bodies are meant to move, it’s not realistic that we…