THE POWER OF YOGA BLOG

Trouble with sitting too much- Corporate Wellness and Yoga The Hidden Cost of Extended Sitting in the Workplace Modern employees sit for hours—at desks, in meetings, during virtual calls—rarely aware of the toll this stillness takes on the body. Sitting positions the spine vertically against gravity without providing any true relief. Several small stabilizing muscles in the lower back must stay engaged for long periods just to keep you upright. Over time, these muscles fatigu

By now, you have heard a lot of research and information about how many of our beauty products contain harmful ingredients that can wreak...

CLEAN PRODUCTS SWITCHOVER SERIES- by Marda I have tried several "clean" shampoos and conditioners over the years and have not been happy until I discovered the brand "Native". The shampoo and conditioner comes in three scents. I am using the Almond and Shea butter for strengthening. Native also has Coconut & Vanilla for moisturizing and Cucumber & Mint for volumizing. I have thick, wavy hair and the Almond & Shea is fantastic. I will try the Coconut & Vanilla when I ru

Check out the entire 60-minute vinyasa practice here. Today's practice was a full-body vinyasa class with opportunities to level up to appropriate versions of certain postures based on your yoga experience. The main focus today in many asanas and exercises was posture. When addressing tight (pectoral muscles and shoulders) and weak forces (rhomboids) as a result of continuous sitting. It is highlighting the specific posture exercises from today's class that address flexibi

Written by: Marda Zechiel -E-RYT 500, YACEP and Low Carb Health Coach The cue to “tuck your tailbone” in Anjaneyasana (Crescent or high...

I hope you are all staying safe and sane! For me, I really need the freedom to breathe and there is nothing better than getting outside...

I am super  excited to share this self-care ritual with you. I have three boys—actually, make that four (my husband counts!)—and finding the time and space to relax and rejuvenate can be a challenge. Especially with everyone home right now. Cue the “Calgon, take me away” moment. But here’s the thing: you deserve  restorative time. And ninety minutes is all you need. Put it on your calendar like any other appointment. If you have littles, share the time block with your partner

When we think of weight training we most likely think about weight machines. The problem with weight machines is there is a set range of...