No matter who we are, we have all been impacted somehow this year by the COVID-19 pandemic. I’ve really appreciated some of the small businesses that I patronize like vegan-favorite Detroit Street Filling Station being so open, honest and transparent about the pandemic-induced struggles they have been facing. I’ve also found it eye-opening–and validating–to talk …
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Yoga for Osteoporosis Prevention
Osteoporosis–a condition in which bones become brittle and fragile from loss of tissue, typically as a result of hormonal changes as we age, a calcium or vitamin D deficiency, corticosteroid therapy, excessive alcohol use, smoking, rheumatoid arthritis or diabetes –affects 1 in 10 women in their 60s, 1 in 5 in their 70s, 2 in …
3 Power Bowls & 3 Power Bites!
I’ve made a few yummy ‘Bowl’ and ‘Bite’ recipes lately (all vegan, of course!), and thought they were worth sharing. Let me know if you try them out. Enjoy! BOWLS: Cauliflower Shawarma Buddha Bowl – This bowl (pictured above) is admittedly a little labor intensive, but the flavors are so interesting that I promise it …
Vinyasa Yoga Sequence for Text Neck
I recently wrote a blog post about Text Neck as a supplement to the audio sequences I recorded as part of my *7 Weeks to Better Posture* course. My yoga classes always have very thought-out intentions behind them. My intention for this sequence is to help you bring greater awareness to the placement of your neck …
Thank You For Your Continued Support
To my Current Students, I just wanted to take a moment to let you know how deeply grateful I am for your continued support. YOU are the reason I can keep my small business going right now! These stressful times have confirmed for me the importance of the work I do, and I have spent …
Personal Retreats at The Yoga Room
Craving some peace and quiet? Need to just ‘get away’ for a few hours? Your private oasis awaits… Life can often feel overwhelming, and it can sometimes be challenging to create space–literally and figuratively–for self-care. When you don’t have the time or budget for a full weekend retreat but need some space for quiet introspection, …
Do You Have Text Neck?
Do you have text neck? If you’re leaning over your phone right now to read this, chances are you do! Did you know that shoulder tension happens more because our head is not positioned correctly on top of shoulders (forward head) versus from stress? The first sign of posture deterioration — forward head, or ‘text …
What the Re-Opening of Fitness Centers Means for The Yoga Room
Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently announced that gyms and fitness centers in southeastern Michigan could re-open on Sept 9, 2020. In case you were wondering how this might affect group classes here at The Yoga Room, I have written this blog post explaining how many of the qualifications to the re-opening order make them impractical at …
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Meet Keely, The Yoga Room’s New Mascot!
We had another socially-distanced pop-up poolside yoga class this past Saturday morning. Nine people asked to come, and I hated to turn anyone away (and luckily some of those 9 did not need to social-distance from each other), so we figured out some extra spots in the yard for everyone to be able to attend! …
Socially-Distanced Pop-Up Poolside Yoga!
Last week I wrote about the importance of having continuity to our yoga practice–how easy it had been for my husband and me to fall out of our Monday evening Yin yoga routine, and how we were motivated to get ourselves back into it because we could feel the differences in our bodies and minds. …