In a world filled with fast-paced lives and constant movement, the practice of Yin Yoga stands out as a sanctuary of stillness and tranquility. This slow-paced, introspective form of yoga invites you to explore the depths of your body and mind, offering profound relaxation and rejuvenation.

What is Yin Yoga? Yin Yoga is a unique style of yoga that primarily targets the connective tissues in the body, such as ligaments, tendons, and fascia. Unlike its more dynamic counterpart, Yang Yoga, which focuses on building strength and flexibility, Yin Yoga is all about stillness, patience, and relaxation. Yin Yoga was founded in the late 1970s by martial arts expert and Taoist yoga teacher Paulie Zink, and later popularized by Paul Grilley and Sarah Powers.

Tai Chi, also known as Tai Chi Chuan or Taijiquan, is a captivating and ancient Chinese martial art that has transcended time to become a popular practice worldwide. With its graceful and flowing movements, Tai Chi offers a unique blend of physical exercise, meditation, and self-defense techniques. In this blog, we will delve into the history of Tai Chi and explore its fundamental practices, shedding light on its profound impact on both physical and mental well-being.

In a world that often celebrates the adrenaline rush of extreme sports and high-intensity workouts, there's a quiet revolution taking place. It's a movement (pun intended), that encourages us to slow down, connect with nature and ourselves, and find balance. This October our Monthly theme is Gentle Movement and throughout this month we'll explore the mindful practices that incorporate gentle movement, and how they can benefit our physical and mental well-being.

When my mom was my age, she had two kids under the age of two. We reflect on this often, both of us agreeing on how wild that is - our differences in goals, milestones and general trajectory. But luckily, she’s never once imparted opinions or beliefs to tell me how old I “should be” doing anything. In her eyes, I have the freedom to meet life’s new chapters when I want.

But in society’s eyes, okay, really in social media’s eyes, I’m receiving a different story. A story where I’m ALWAYS behind - in my dreams, salary, workouts, baking skills, marriage, children, just general maturity.