YogaWorks Blog

Embarking on a holistic fitness journey, especially through practices like yoga, requires more than just physical effort; it demands commitment and inspiration. Achieving balance and wellness involves aligning mind, body, and spirit. Here are some tips to help you stay consistent and inspired in your wellness routine. In the realm of yogic fitness, consistency and […]

In a world bustling with stress and constant movement, finding solace and balance is essential for our overall well-being. Therapeutic yoga offers a gentle yet powerful practice that embraces yoga’s basis in mindfulness and presence to promote physical and mental wellness. What is Therapeutic Yoga? Therapeutic yoga is a specialized branch that promotes healing and […]

“You have to show up and TRY, but your level of trying will change because of how you are feeling each day.” ~ Emmett Aaron aka the love of my life aka my 9 year old son. Thus began my new theme for teaching yoga after being quite the perfectionist for 20 years and incredibly […]

Chakras (pronounced as chah-kruhs) are energy centers within the body that are believed to correspond to different aspects of our physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Beginning to understand the seven chakras and their meanings can help us achieve balance and harmony in our lives, especially when learning to recognize and re-align them when they become […]

In the hustle and bustle of our lives it can be easy to feel disconnected and depleted, but what if I told you that the fix to help you feel more connected and energized through the day is incorporating a few rituals into your morning routine? I have found that carving time in the morning […]

Trauma-informed yoga is yoga that takes into consideration that all people are on their healing journey from something, and that we are holding space for those realities when in the yoga practice. Whether a person is experiencing vicarious trauma through watching news cycles and deeply feeling their effects, or they’re making their way to the […]

In the realm of yoga, inversions, and particularly handstands, stand as powerful and transformative poses that demand strength, balance, and a mindful approach. As a yoga teacher, guiding students into inversions involves not only imparting physical techniques but also delving into the mental and emotional aspects of these challenging postures. Handstand is usually the first […]

It’s a tale as old as time: you go to the doctor with back pain, and they suggest taking a yoga class. So you show up at your neighborhood hot yoga studio, take some classes, and realize yoga means a LOT of different things. So, what the heck are we talking about when people suggest […]

Yoga Retreats. If everyone in the universe could attend just one I truly believe the world would be a better place. I remember the days when retreats were a brand new concept. You had to search long and hard to find just one. There wasn’t even internet access to google them but let’s not get […]

In today’s fast-paced world, anxiety has become a widespread issue affecting many people. The constant pressure of keeping up with daily life can leave us feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and restless. However, amidst this chaos, there is a powerful tool that can help us find solace and calmness – yoga. A consistent yoga practice is the […]

Cultivating a sense of balance in our everyday life can seem quite challenging as we oftentimes find ourselves juggling multiple things at once leaving us feeling stressed out and overwhelmed. But what if I told you that the practice of yoga can help you find a deeper sense of harmony and peace that can trickle […]

In my opinion, all great yoga is restorative. It restores you back to yourself. But let’s not confuse that with the distinct styles of yoga Restorative and Yin Yoga. And please don’t think they are the same. I have taken numerous classes that were called one of those titles but wasn’t the actual practice. Unfortunately […]