Ashtanga yoga at the lounge!

 

We will be offering a special series of Wednesday night workshops to teach the Ashtanga series.  These workshops will be held the last Wednesday of the month in August, September and October.  Please read on to learn more about this invigorating style of yoga. Read more

Back Talk

One of the most common complaints I hear from my students is back pain. Jam-packed schedules and stress-inducing jobs can only exacerbate this pain sending it into your legs and neck. Yoga can be an important tool to help save you from sleepless nights and uncomfortable days. Practice this sequence daily as time allows.

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♥ Breathing for Peace and Happiness ♥

This is a simple exercise that you can do anytime, anywhere even while you work to bring peace and happiness to your center, creating balance within. This breathing exercise strengthens the immune system by clearing out the negative and drawing in the positive. Read more

Arm Balance & Inversion Workshop

 

Do you know the rejuvenation that comes from spending time upside down?  Wednesday, February 10^th I will teach an arm balance and inversion workshop and I encourage all levels of practitioners to attend. 

You may think you have never done an inversion, but I guarantee you, if you have attended a yoga class or followed along to even one yoga DVD, you have!  Read more

lounge now offers prenatal yoga

A regular yoga practice is a great way to find balance in your life.  Benefits include building strength and flexibility, and reducing stress; a necessity for everyone, and particularly in those looking for a healthy pregnancy including the time before, during, and after the entire birthing process.  Calm and flexibility achieved through yoga ease the birthing process, thus reducing pain and increasing the joy of giving birth.  Read more

Partner Yoga- January 13

Have you tried partner yoga?  Partner yoga is a great way to share your practice with someone and to enhance your own practice.  It adds variety, depth, a wonderful human connection and fun!  I will be leading a partner yoga class on January 13 at balance yoga lounge and encourage all of you to make time for this session.  All levels of practitioners are welcome and I know you will find it very enjoyable.

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Ashtanga POWER yoga at the lounge

You may have read about the recent passing of Sri K. Pattabhi Jois.  He died May 18^that the age of 93 and was the founder of Ashtanga Yoga.  His passing is significant in the yoga community because he developed a form of yoga that is unique in its intensity and therapeutic qualities. Read more

Show us your Energy Mudra!!!

We encounter many familiar faces as we live, work and play in Central Iowa. Dropping off the kids at school, shopping at HyVee or ordering lunch at Noodle Zoo. There they are; faces we recognize from our community- we might smile, or wave- or spend a few moments trying to remember how we know them….The next time you see a familiar face from yoga class, share the energy mudra!

When you see balance yoga lounge in the Summerfest Parade- hold your energy mudra high!

Place the thumb, middle finger and ring finger together- extend the index and pinky finger. The Apan Mudra has a balancing effect on the mind and gives us patience, serenity, confidence, inner balance, and harmony. In the mental realm, it creates the ability to develop vision. You need all of this when you look into the future, while facing new challenges, and if your wishes are to be fulfilled.

Try using this energy mudra while you are stuck in traffic or waiting in line to calm and re-focus.

Are private yoga sessions for YOU?

Feeling frustrated with a pose or reached a plateau in your practice? Consider a private yoga session at the lounge. One to one instruction gives you an opportunity to ask questions Read more

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