RESTORING BODIES Blog
‘Vairagya is the elimination of whatever hinders progress and refinement.’ B.K.S. Iyengar Yoga is so much more than just physical practice. (For a quick recap see the ‘What is Yoga?’ blog at https://restoringbodies.com/what-is-yoga/ ) Yoga is made up of 8 separate limbs (again, which were written about in previous blogs.) The defining description of yoga…
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What are the benefits of group classes as we age? Everyone knows the physical benefits of group classes. A person that exercises in group classes regularly gets stronger, more flexible, and healthier. But are there any hidden benefits? Of course, there are! As we get older, group classes actually become even more beneficial. …
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If pain has left you feeling hopeless, negative, fearful, or grieving; you are not alone! Researchers estimate that 50 million adults in the United States suffer from chronic pain. There are two common approaches to pain with movement you may have experienced if you suffer from persistent pain: The fear of pain with movement reduces…
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It’s confession time. I have lost my motivation to practice yoga on my own. What!? Yes, me, a yoga teacher struggles with maintaining her own practice. There are weeks that the only time that I get to practice yoga, is when I am teaching. This bothers me, which then makes me feel guilty. When I…
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(Understanding the HAES Movement) Hello October and cooler days! Fall has arrived, at least it certainly felt like it this morning, as I sat down and began to write part 2 of “Health at Every Size.” In last month’s blog I invited you to join me on a journey of learning, understanding, and expanding our…
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As a woman who has been living in a fuller size body for about ten years, I began to question the theory that smaller is better. As a young woman I never worried about my weight, but once I saw the number on the scale climb, my perspective changed. Just like the numbers did. Last…
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Excitement is buzzing in the air here at Restoring Bodies Fitness & Nutrition Services. We are headed to ATLANTA! One of our company goals is to truly bring you all evidence-based, science-based, workouts and nutrition information; and the only way to do this, is to ensure that we all are on the same page when…
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Finally, we are finishing with the 8 limbs of yoga. Just as a reminder, here are the first 6 limbs of yoga. Yama – Social Ethics Niyama – Personal Ethics Asana – Yoga postures Pranayama – Breath control Pratyahara – Withdrawing the senses Dharana – Concentration If you missed any of the previous blog posts…
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I have had an issue with my ability to be physically active for quite some time now; I know you are probably surprised, what?! The one who owns a fitness studio has a problem with moving on a consistent and daily basis? The answer is, yes, I do. For me, the lack of achieving…
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Well, here we are, May 2022, and it has been a journey for this small business the last seven years. I never thought that after seven years, I would be writing a blog/newsletter like this one. Some of you who are taking the time to read this, have been with me and Restoring Bodies for…
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