Part 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.
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Read MoreExpand Yoga is a hot yoga studio located in the heart of Tacoma’s central district on 6th Ave right off Proctor.
Read MoreGrow Mobile Yoga is a female owned, on-site yoga service where we bring yoga into businesses, gyms, schools, and events. The primary goal is to make yoga more accessible for people by bringing yoga classes into places where people are already going.
Read MoreTuladhara is a yoga studio located in Lakewood, Washington, 5 minutes away from the Lakewood Towne Center.
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 MoreOne of the most pertinent questions someone new to their mat might ask is what is the difference between the styles of yoga that we offer; Vinyasa, Yin, Yin/Yang, and Hatha. While every teacher’s class may vary, here’s a quick breakdown of what we teach and why.
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 MoreIn our search to figure out what is stopping people from starting yoga, one of the biggest reasons we’ve come across is the fear that having an injury or pain somewhere, means that you can’t come to yoga. This is often the farthest thing from the truth.
Read MoreLeslie Whitecrow from Tacoma, WA, E-RYT 500, chatted with us today about her 3 favorite poses and why:
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 MoreThe research is in, and it’s fairly well accepted that yoga is good for you… not just for the physical body, but from a mental aspect as well. So why then, is it so hard for people to start yoga? We have a few theories, and we’re here to break down the facts to help get you on your path today.
Read MoreWe’ve compiled a list of some arm balances to begin to introduce to your practice. It’s important to have a strong base built up in your practice as arm balances can often be intense shapes for the wrists, shoulders, core, as well as other areas of the body.
Read MoreOnce you’ve started your practice, not only will your consciousness grow on your mat, but you may notice it start to sneak into other areas of your life as well. If you’re wanting to be a little more green, choose your favorite yoga products from these companies!
Depending on what style of yoga you’re wanting to practice, in general, the “rule’s” are pretty flexible (pun intended). While some styles can be pretty strict, for most beginners, we recommend you listening to your body first and foremost, and just doing what you can without trying to force anything.
Read MoreStarting yoga can be a bit intimidating! Check out our list, so that you show up to your first class, looking and feeling like a pro.
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