Conquer Your Fear – Tried and True Steps for Crow Pose, by Master Trainer Jenn Tarrant
Crow Pose! This is one that so many people want to be able to do, but honestly think that they can’t. Well, I am here to tell you that in many cases the only real thing holding you back is…fear. It can be pretty scary to balance on your arms in a position that looks […]
Yoga as Storytelling
USING YOGA TO RE-NARRATE OUR LIVES Lt Col Shaye Molendyke. Director YogaFit for Warriors. C-IAYT, ERYT 500, MA Counseling Good storytelling starts by setting the conditions for a new story to begin to unfold. At its best, yoga primes the brain to be a creative storyteller. However, it is ultimately through the body that a […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Diffusing doTERRA
There is more than a chill in the air. While I love using essential oils all year round, the Fall and Winter are my favorite times for my special blends of doTERRA oils. “Scents can have positive effects on mood, stress reduction, sleep enhancement, self confidence and physical and cognitive performance,” says Theresa Molnar, executive director of […]
The Truth about Twists
As yoga instructors, we regularly hear “I don’t like yoga. They always try to twist you into a pretzel.” (Insert eye roll or internal cringe here.) Well…sometimes we do. Twisting poses are an integral part of a well-rounded active practice. Why should we twist? Our spine is meant to move through four planes of movement, […]
Curious about Salt Lamps?
I love salt. Whether its salt water, salty foods, or my latest obsession: Himalayan Salt Lamps. I especially like Himalayan Salt because it reminds me of my many trips to India. Come join me this Fall with YogaFit, as we journey to Rishikesh. I have long known that salt lamps infuse the space with positive […]
Prison Yoga
My YogaFit journey began about 10 years. I had worked in the fitness industry for 15 years and was constantly in and out of physical therapy. My doctor suggested I try to be more consistent with a yoga practice but it was just so slow and boring to me. After a back injury, I committed […]
