Relax & Release
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Recently I participated in a restorative yoga class. Initially, I hesitated to participate simply because I don’t consider myself a yogi nor super fit.
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4 Surprising Benefits of Yoga
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We learned via the Huffington Post that yoga can do more than help with your flexibility and stress issues. Check out these 4 surprising benefits of yoga!
Read MoreHow Yoga Fosters a Real Community
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According to Yoga Journal, the secret to living a happy and healthy life is spending quality time with family, friends, and community, while also staying open to new relationships. One way to forge new and lasting connections is through yoga.
Read MoreWhy Practice Prenatal Yoga?
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We learned via All Baby Mag that there are many benefits to prenatal yoga. Yoga not only helps you stay fit during pregnancy, but also creates a special bond with your baby.
Read More11 Unexpected Health-Promoting Benefits of Yoga
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According to Everyday Health, "For 5,000 years, hardcore yoga practitioners have been touting yoga's mental and physical powers." Here are 11 health-boosting benefits of yoga:
Read MoreBenefits Of Meditation: How Mindfulness Helps Boosts Immunity, Reduce Stress
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New age technology is robbing us all from the one thing we need the most for a healthy, low-stress life: silence. According to the Medical Daily, "In an age where the world is at our fingertips 24/7, it’s easy for our minds and bodies to be on digital overload". Disconnecting from the world and quieting our minds with meditation may help us recharge our physical, emotional, and mental health.
Read MorePrenatal Yoga: 5 Health Benefits Of A Yoga Practice For Expecting Mothers
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Practicing yoga has been known to be a great stress reliever. Yoga has been shown to lower stress levels, fight depression and reduce inflammation, among other health benefits.
Read MoreWhat Yoga Can Do for Men Physically and Mentally
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In an article by the San Jose Mercury News, we found that "millions of American men -- about 3.6 million, according to a 2012 Yoga Journal study -- practice yoga". Does this mean that men have overcome the idea that yoga is simply for women?
Read More13 Yoga Poses to De-stress
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We learned via an info-graphic by HealthyFoodHouse that yoga helps individuals de-stress and find balance. There are many yoga poses that help with relaxation, however today we have 13 yoga poses that you can try anywhere to de-stress! Take a look at their info-graphic to see clear pictures about how to preform these poses.
Read MoreWhy Men Should Give Yoga a Try
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People often associate yoga with women. However, men can and should practice yoga too! We learned via an article by Greatist that yoga is a “a full-body workout… It isn’t all about sitting, chanting, meditating, talking about feelings, or any other stereotypes. According to some scientific research, yoga can build strength, increase flexibility, and improve balance, stability, sleep, and relaxation.”
Read MoreWords of Wisdom, From Yana Ibrahim
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Beginning in February Yana Ibrahim, an ACE certified personal trainer and certified Level 1 Prenatal Yoga Teacher with MamaTree, will be joining the team of practitioners at Community Well. She has a few words of wisdom for those interested in her two classes, Postnatal Fitness Conditioning and Community Yoga. For class dates and times, please see our calendar of classes and free programs.
Read MoreYoga’s Healing Powers for Cancer Survivors
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Yoga has become one of the biggest fitness trends in recent years. Yoga studios are opening up in every city and there is surely at least one in your neighborhood. While yoga may be one of the biggest fitness trends nowadays, a study reveals yoga’s true healing powers for cancer survivors.
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For Men: 10 Tips to Reduce Stress
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One of the biggest factors affecting men's health is stress. Living in our modern and fast paced society does not making reducing stress any easier. However, not to fear!
Read More5 Ways to Practice Mindfulness at the Well
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According to an article by the UCSF News Center, mindfulness is an important aspect to prioritize in our lives. Mindfulness can impact one's physical and emotional wellbeing.
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