There are plenty of reasons or even excuses as to why men won’t go near a yoga studio or even start to begin any yoga exercises. First of all, most men are looking for typical high energy sports, ones that can get there blood pumping, build up a sweat and Read more…
Pre-Yoga Session Thoughts So, all my thoughts before starting yoga were pretty stereotypical. All of who participated in yoga were woman, and hippies. When doing yoga, it will be a breeze and that I’ll have more than enough energy to do some running later. What I did know, was that Read more…
What is Yoga? Before asking yourself if you should start yoga, first ask, what is yoga? If you want to get technical, according to Dictionary.com, “it is a Hindu spiritual and ascetic discipline, a part of which, including breath control, simple meditation, and the adoption of specific bodily postures, is widely Read more…
Have you heard of restorative yoga? A restorative yoga sequence typically involves five or sixes. These poses are designed to allow you to completely relax and even rest! Most people hold these relaxing poses for around five minutes or even longer! Below you will see three poses we decided to Read more…
Yes, it’s true! Today, we will be going over three very important terms that you must know in the yoga world. Lets begin! Pranayama In the yoga world, this means to control your breathing. In order to relax, you must calm all worries and become stress free by controlling Read more…
The History of Yoga A little over 5,000 years ago in Northern-India, yoga was created by the Indus-Sarasvati people. Yoga, was slowly developed and refined by the Rishis and Brahmans who recorded their practices in the Upanishads which took the idea of ritual sacrifice from the Vedas and internalized it, Read more…
[custom_frame_left] [/custom_frame_left] Upon hearing the word massage, many people immediately think of going to a spa and spending some quality “me-time.” Sure, massage can help put your mind and body at ease. But its benefits extend beyond providing you that feeling of comfort and relaxation. The manipulation of soft tissues Read more…
As the weather heats up and summer breaks into full swing and parents try to find creative ways to keep their kids enriched and engaged, The Breathing Room is preparing for its second year of Summer Fun Camp for Kids. We are featuring two themed weeks of camp this year. Read more…
I was five months pregnant at Thanksgiving. The nausea had finally, finally receded, just in time for me to hopefully enjoy the holiday. But instead of the “honeymoon of pregnancy” that everyone claimed would come; I was now plagued by back pain and insomnia. I borrowed a special pregnancy pillow Read more…
That time of year has arrived. The grocery store shelves are loaded with chocolate, jewelry ads abound, and the whole world seems to be pretending (on the surface at least) that everyone is in love–sweet, simple, romantic, uncomplicated love. For some of us, being bombarded by this explosive array of Read more…