7 Ways Yoga Improves Posture By Beth Shaw
With more and more people living in a virtual world, we are all spending far too much time hunched over our computers. In the new world of remote work and zoom meetings, our bodies and in particular, our postures suffer. Stooped shoulders, tight pecs, weak back muscles and out of shape cores all contribute to […]
Aging in Reverse is win-win for all!
On January 11, 2021, we embarked on our first Aging in Reverse 8 week series with 14 beautiful souls. Each person came to the program for a different reason, but all with the common thread of the desire to improve their health and find community. Monday through Friday, for the last 8 weeks, these ladies […]
Ways Meditation Can Improve Your Mood
Meditation has a long history of improving people’s moods. It was used thousands of years ago to help ancient practitioners achieve enlightenment and make their day-to-day lives better. This tradition of using meditation to improve mood continues in today’s hyper-distracted, social media-saturated world. A 2014 study found that mindfulness meditation reduced rates of participant anxiety, depression, stress, […]
Peace, Energy, and Anandamide: The Benefits of PEA
Peace, Energy, and Anandamide: The Benefits of PEA Julia Craven, RYT Vice President of Education, Enzyme Science As yoga practitioners, we don’t need to read the studies to know that a regular practice has immense mood enhancing and physical benefits – we’re already hooked! When we begin our practice and soften into our breath, we all know […]
How Yoga Helps With Anxiety
Have you struggled with finding relief for your ongoing anxiety and stress levels? Participating in yoga for anxiety and stress may be the perfect solution for you. This blog will talk about the benefits of yoga classes for both your mental and physical health and explore how it can reduce anxiety and stress. Yoga For […]
Finding My Calling Through Working With Seniors
I first came to work with seniors and teach chair yoga while subbing for a six-week session. I had fortunately taken the “seniors” YogaFit training just two weeks before I had this opportunity and was able to say yes. I had never really thought of teaching seniors, and I took the training to learn modifications […]
Make America Healthy – Impactful New Radio Show by Beth Shaw
Make America Healthy is the new live radio show on VoiceAmerica by Beth Shaw. Ms. Shaw is the CEO and founder of YogaFit, author of four bestselling books, and advocate for a healthy body and mind. On her show, she discusses the many health challenges Americans face and gives easy and accessible tips and tools […]
DoTERRA Yoga Essential Oil Collection
The doTERRA Yoga essential oil collection is the perfect tool to share with others exploring their own practice. Through them, we hope you find your center, your grounding, and your own enlightenment. doTERRA Align Centering Blend Promotes feelings of self-acceptance, trust, and fluidity. Encourages harmony and calm progress. What’s in it? Ideal yoga poses: Warrior II, Triangle, and […]
Student Spotlight: Anjali Phukan
A YogaFit student, Anjali Phukan, is working on developing stress management solutions for public safety officers (police, fire fighters, EMS, military, correctional officers), which in turn leads to better stress management for all. Stress Management for public safety professionals is crucial, as they are needed to take care of emergency and difficult situations in society, […]
Beth Shaw presents at the United Nations
Last week, Beth Shaw had the opportunity to share YogaFit’s Global Mission at the MeaningfulWorld Mind, Body, Eco-Spirit Conference at the United Nations in New York City. Watch her presentation here… How are you bringing peace to the world one breath at a time? Send us a message on Facebook to let us know the exciting work you’re doing […]