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The Importance of a Digital Detox: Embracing Nature as Winter Approaches
Posted by: Keli Wriston, Certified Yoga Instructor - December 23, 2024In today’s digital world, we are constantly plugged in—scrolling through social media, responding to emails, and consuming endless streams of information. While technology has its benefits, the constant digital noise can take a toll on our mental health and disconnect us from the natural world. As we move into winter, when the days grow shorter […]
Read MoreYoga for Stress Relief: Poses and Practices to Calm the Mind
Posted by: Keli Wriston, Certified Yoga Instructor - November 11, 2024In today’s fast-paced world, stress has become a common companion for many. Whether it’s work, personal life, or just the constant stream of information from technology, the pressures of daily living can easily overwhelm the mind and body. Thankfully, yoga offers a holistic approach to managing stress, blending mindful movement, breathwork and meditation to calm […]
Read MoreGut Health and Detoxification: Why Your Microbiome Matters
Posted by: Keli Wriston, Certified Yoga Instructor - October 14, 2024Gut health has become a buzzword in wellness circles…and for good reason. It plays a crucial role in almost every aspect of your well-being, from digestion and immunity to mental health and even detoxification. At the heart of gut health is your microbiome—a diverse ecosystem of trillions of bacteria, fungi, and other microbes living in […]
Read MoreThe Transformative Practice of Ashtanga Yoga: A Journey for Everyone
Posted by: Keli Wriston, Certified Yoga Instructor - September 23, 2024Ashtanga yoga, a dynamic and structured style of yoga, has gained a reputation for being both transformational and demanding. Rooted in ancient traditions and popularized by Sri K. Pattabhi Jois in the 20th century, Ashtanga is a practice that integrates breath, movement, and meditation into a powerful sequence of postures. However, many people hold the […]
Read MoreHealthy Detox vs Diet Culture
Posted by: Keli Wriston, Certified Yoga Instructor - August 19, 2024In today’s health and wellness landscape, the concepts of detoxing and diet culture often intersect, leading to confusion and misinformation. While both claim to promote a healthier lifestyle, they operate on fundamentally different principles and outcomes. Understanding the difference between a genuine detox through superfood nutrition and the harmful practices of diet culture is essential […]
Read MoreIs Yin and Restorative Yoga the Same Thing?
Posted by: Keli Wriston, Certified Yoga Instructor - July 22, 2024In short, no. It’s a common misconception. Yin represents feminine energies, such as the moon, water, darkness, passivity, intuition, and softness. In contrast, Yang represents masculine energies, such as the sun, fire, light, activity, assertiveness, and forward motion. Yang is activating, while Yin is down-regulating, which leads to the confusion with Restorative Yoga. I’ll never […]
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