Category: Yoga for Students
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Yoga Twists: Benefits of Twists in Yoga & How to Do Yoga Twists
Your spine is such an integral part of everyday movement, it’s vital that we find ways to stretch and support it for a healthy lifestyle. According to Cleveland Clinic, some of the many functions of the spine include: In yoga, spinal twists and other forms of twisting are some of my favorite poses to include…
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Yoga for Wrists: Ways to Warm Up Wrists in Yoga & Yoga Poses for Wrists
Most jobs today require digital skills, and that means more people than ever before are at risk for wrist issues. According to the National Skills Coalition, 92% of jobs in the U.S. require digital skills. As more people work at computers, repetitive stress from typing can increase risk of wrist injuries and disorders. The National…
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Yoga in Alexandria: Video Game Yoga Class at Continues Arcade
Have you ever taken a yoga class at an arcade? Now’s your chance! I’m thrilled to teach a video game-themed yoga class on Sunday, March 22, from 9-10 a.m. at Continues Arcade in Alexandria, VA. Continues Arcade opened in 2025 and is an amazing restaurant with exceptional Top Chef-created dishes. The arcade includes more than…
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5 Mental Health Benefits of Yoga
I was chatting with my fellow Alexandria, VA yoga teacher and friend Nilina recently, and she told me something really beautiful about how yoga has inspired her. She said: “Yoga is much more than asanas. It’s about delving deeper within us. We start seeing the real us, which is comprised of both good and bad.…
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Dancer Pose in Yoga: How to Do Natarajasana
From the very first time I did Dancer Pose in yoga, also known as Natarajasana, I fell in love. It’s a challenging balance posture in yoga that is graceful and, well, sort of makes you feel like you’re as poised as a ballerina when you’re able to hold it. Dancer Pose lands at number three…
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10 Research Studies That Support Yoga Benefits
Practicing yoga can make you feel great, but there are often so many more powerful transformations happening on and off the mat as a result of a yoga practice. There are real tangible physical and mental health benefits, which are supported by research studies focusing on the practice of yoga. Consider these 10 studies that…
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How to Use Blocks in Yoga: Tips for Yoga Blocks in a Practice
Many yoga teachers like to use yoga props in their classes, and one of the most common ones you’ll find is a foam block. Blocks, at their most basic function, serve to “bring the floor to you”. They help you reach down with more ease, which can allow you to learn new yoga poses more…
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Mountain Pose in Yoga: How to Do Tadasana
When I cue students to get into Mountain Pose, or Tadasana, I often say it’s such a simple pose, but one that’s so powerful and beneficial when you practice it mindfully. Mountain Pose is a standing resting posture, but it also requires focus in order to practice it effectively and gain benefits like improved posture.…
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Yoga for Sciatica: Yoga Poses for Sciatica & Safety Tips
I’ve recently worked with several yoga students in Alexandria VA yoga classes who have sciatica and come to yoga for ways to stretch and relieve nerve pain. This shouldn’t be surprising, as sciatica is fairly common. According to Harvard Health Publishing, up to 40% of people will experience sciatica during their lives. The risk of…
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Side Body Stretching: Benefits & Side Body Stretch Ideas
There’s just something so satisfying about a good side body stretch. In yoga, we do a lot of folding into poses like Uttanasana (Standing Forward Bend), so incorporating side body stretches helps balance out your entire body. Side body stretches, also known as lateral bends, help align our body’s systems. According to “Yoga Toolbox”, side…