Sitz Bones & the Art of Sitting

Sitz Bones & the Art of Sitting

In almost any yoga class, at some point in seated positions, you will be asked to sit up on your Sitz Bones.  For most new yoga students, this creates a raised eyebrow:  What the heck are those, and why do we need such precise directions just to sit, anyway? Your Sitz Bones (also commonly referred to as “sitting bones,” “sit bones,” or sometimes “buttocks bones”) refer to the very bottom

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What is Yin Yoga, and Why Do It? 

What is Yin Yoga, and Why Do It? 

Yin Yoga is a slower, more passive form of yoga that leads to deep physical and mental opening. The focus is on gradually stretching to release connective tissue around the joints, especially in the knees, pelvis, sacrum, and spine. This approach requires slowing down, so the mental aspect of Yin Yoga is also at the forefront. It helps develop patience and body-awareness. Unlike most yoga practices that involve movement between

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On Tending a Good Environment for Practice

On Tending a Good Environment for Practice

It took me years to fully grasp the significance of this idea:  After all, the point of yoga is to create inner equanimity of the mind, precisely so one can accept life as it truly is, rather than resist the world and/or seek control of it.   Yet, the longer I practice and grow, the more important it is to me to ensure a healthy, beautiful environment, conducive to practice.  In

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Restorative Yoga With Props, Definition, Poses, & Benefits

Restorative Yoga With Props, Definition, Poses, & Benefits

Are you feeling drained and overwhelmed by the demands of everyday life? If so, Restorative Yoga could be just what you need to unwind and restore balance to your mind, body, and soul. Overview Aspect Description Definition Restorative Yoga is a gentle, therapeutic style of yoga that uses props such as bolsters, blankets, and blocks to fully support the body in various poses. This enables deep relaxation and promotes healing

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Aerial Yoga: The Best Kept Secret In The Industry

Aerial Yoga: The Best Kept Secret In The Industry

What You Need to Know About Hammock Yoga Whether you have only begun exploring the realm of yoga and other mindful and spiritual bodywork or you are someone who has been doing yoga for a while, the realm of aerial yoga, which is also called hammock yoga, is an fascinating area for you to explore. This type of yoga is newer compared to the more established schools out there, and

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Calm Your Mind with Breath: Bhramari Pranayama

Calm Your Mind with Breath: Bhramari Pranayama

Yoga is more than just asana (physical poses) and stretching; pranayama (breathwork) is crucial for a well-rounded yoga practice.  One of the best Pranayama methods to soothe the brain and calm the mind is also one of the easiest.  And, it’s a lot of fun! “Bhramari” gets its name, “Bee’s Breath,” from the Sanskrit, “Bhramaraka.”  “Bhramaraka” means “bee,” “honey,” or a “humming top,” and is associated with the large Indian

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Recline & Balance Pose: Anantasana

Recline & Balance Pose: Anantasana

This posture is a little known sleeping beauty waiting to be discovered, as it is one of the only yoga poses that has you lie down on your side.  It is also a subtle balance asana (posture), sometimes easier for those who find standing or arm balance poses frustrating or painful. ANANTASANA = “Ananta” is the name given to the divine serpent who is devoted to the Hindu god Vishnu. 

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Yoga & Happy Heart Health

Yoga & Happy Heart Health

According to both the American Heart Association and the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, practicing yoga benefits your heart.  Remarkably, traditional yoga asana (like  those taught at AHA Yoga in Lake City, FL) includes slow or moderate movements, so they are not part of the vigorous 150 minutes of aerobic exercise recommended by the American Heart Association.  How, then, might yoga help heart health? Yoga lowers your blood pressure—often immediately. 

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Why Use a Yoga Strap

Why Use a Yoga Strap?

In AHA! Yoga sessions, we often use yoga straps.  No, it is not a strange torture device, nor is it meant to stick you in difficult yoga poses.  A yoga strap can help you get all the benefits from specific postures, while maintaining comfort and ease.  It allows you to practice proper alignment without strain, making your overall yoga experience more delightful. Just as yoga blocks are a way to

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What Type Of Yoga Do You Teach

What Type Of Yoga Do You Teach?

Yoga Styles Taught through Alligator Healing Arts Yoga: All sessions taught through AHA! Yoga focus on the fundamentals of yoga postures, including standing, sitting, twisting, and supine poses.  The emphasis always rests on doing what is right for your individual body and mind that particular day.  Props such as blocks, straps, cushions, and even chairs are often used to meet your specific body’s needs.  Individualized modifications ensure each posture is

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