Are you reading this with a slouched back? Maybe you’re craning your neck down at your phone? Back pain afflicts most of us at one point or another, due to a variety of different stressors. Injury, poor posture, and sitting at a desk all day are common causes of those aches and twinges that continue to vex us.
Read MoreIt’s no surprise that yoga mats play an important role in the practice of yoga. Given that, it’s a must that you take proper care of your equipment. First though, let’s be honest.
Read MoreWe’ve taken some time to gather the newest research out there on the common and uncommon benefits of yoga. Read ahead to see what your yoga practice can do for you…
Read MoreStretching the Neck: Sitting up tall, keep the shoulders down and gently drop you left ear towards your left shoulder. If that isn’t painful, bring the left hand gently toward…
Read MoreHave you ever been in class or been doing yoga at home and felt like the teacher or other students weren’t struggling at all? Meanwhile, you’re doing the hardest thing you’ve ever done in your life and trying not to fall over? Have no fear, you are not alone here.
Read MoreBiologically we are not meant to be sitting still at a desk and chair for 8+ hours. More and more people are looking into things like standing desks, which is a fabulous start, but we strongly suggest moving also.
Read MoreThe other day I was chatting with students after class and the question arose: If you had to choose only one physical activity that you could do for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Read MorePart of what our goal is here at Grow Mobile Yoga is to eliminate the barriers that are stopping you from starting or following through with a yoga practice. What we’ve found is that you don’t need 2 hours and incense and a calm space to practice yoga. Sometimes putting too much pressure on having the perfect practice can turn us away from the simplicity of the practice.
Read MoreHave you ever gotten to yoga class early and found a person snoozing on their mat in a pre-class savasana? We have. If that’s not you and you have you have a bit of anxiety about getting to class early and feeling uncomfortable, fear not, we’re here to help. We’ve put together a short list of 7 reasons why we actually recommend getting to your yoga class early
Read MoreDownward facing dog is one of the most well known yoga poses, even among people who have never even stepped onto a yoga mat. What’s funny is that even though it looks simple, this pose is anything but basic.
Read MoreFrom our professional opinion: you are never too old or to “out of shape,” (in quotations, because everyone is a shape...who decides what shape we should be “in?”) to start yoga. Period. Now that doesn’t mean that you should walk into an Advanced Level Power Vinyasa as your first class… but that does mean that yoga is accessible to everyone of any age or shape.
Read MoreThe mind is like a child who needs a nap. If you’re a parent or have spent time around children, you know that nap time is vital to a child’s (as well as everyone who may be around that child…) happiness, and overall ability to cope with life.
Read More“Adjustments” is a very tiny word with a vast array of different meanings. If you are new to your mat, this word can be a bit confusing if you aren’t sure how it applies to your yoga class. Our staff at Grow Mobile Yoga will start their class by asking if anyone would not like to receive adjustments.
Read More1. Child’s pose (Balasana)- Setting the blocks under the elbows: I didn’t see this variation of child’s pose until years into my practice. I had used blocks in melted heart, but had never really felt comfortable there. To use your blocks in child’s pose begin by propping a block under each elbow near the front of your mat.
Read More
