For all my life, I’ve been a runner. I never took the time to properly recover and wrote yoga off as “not a hard enough workout.” All it took was a running injury and a pandemic to change my relationship with yoga.
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Read MoreThis #wellnesswednesday guest writer Leigh Ann Ruggiero shares a touching piece about denial being the strongest muscle in the human body. Her words truly capture her internal tug-a-war between of denial when it comes to selfcare and sharing how this mental turmoil has been enhanced due to the Global Pandemic.
Read More“The physical practice of yoga literally alters brain function in a way that allows to feel more happy and connected,” Daniel Novoa, E-RYT 500 tells Yoga to Cope. Here’s why.
The physical exertion associated with the asanas (yoga poses) increases the level of neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine in the brain.
Read More“Whenever you choose a new goal like adding yoga into your routine, remind yourself of why you picked it. Write it down, create a mantra or visualize yourself 3 to 6 months from now,” says Rachel Dash-Dougherty, LCSW, Owner of Grounded Therapy and Coaching LLC. Try these three expert-approved strategies to help make yoga a part of your routine, no matter where you are in your journey.
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