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Modifying Bridge Pose

In Yoga  •  by Melissa, June 7, 2022  •  
Hi Warriors! After a month of Mental Wellness check ins, I thought it might be nice to get back to talking about Physical Health. And specifically some yoga. Bridge Pose is a fairly straightforward pose that has so many benefits. Many stay away from this...
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10 Minute Seated Yoga for Flexibility

In Yoga  •  by Melissa, March 22, 2022  •  
Happy Tuesday, Warriors! Increased flexibility is one of the most cited reasons people give for wanting some more yoga in their lives. What I hear most often from students is that the fear of being in a class and needing to already have the base...
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Modifying Bow Pose

In Yoga  •  by Melissa, February 1, 2022  •  
Warriors, who out there wanted to add yoga to their repertoire this year? Especially as of late, this seems to be one of the more common exercise “adds.” And you know I am here for it. The last couple of weeks I have posted some...
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Modifying Tree Pose

In Yoga  •  by Melissa, December 7, 2021  •  
Hello Warriors. I got back to teaching in person this past semester and I remembered how happy I am when I am showing someone new to yoga how to make it work for them. And it’s the holiday season, so I thought, why not modify...
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Beginner Friendly Standing Balance Yoga Sequence

In Yoga  •  by Melissa, October 26, 2021  •  
Hi Wellness Warriors! One of the most often cited reasons people give for not trying yoga is balance. A lot of my clients and students feel that they can’t, or shouldn’t, attempt yoga because their balance skills aren’t where they would like them to be....
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10 Minute Standing Hip Opening Yoga

In Yoga  •  by Melissa, July 27, 2021  •  
Hello Warriors! Last month I posted a Seated Hip Opening Yoga sequence and this time, I’ve got a standing sequence for you! I spoke at length last time about why hip opening postures are so important, so please check out the previous post for that information.
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10 Minute Seated Hip Opening Yoga

In Yoga  •  by Melissa, June 22, 2021  •  
Hello Warriors, have I got a treat for you! A hip opening yoga sequence that is completely seated. With a video! Once you learn the poses and your own breath pace, this sequence should only take about ten minutes.
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Column Breath

In Mental Health, Yoga  •  by Melissa, May 25, 2021  •  
May is Mental Health Awareness month and I will be publishing content that focuses on mental health topics. To read past posts, click on the Mental Health tab under the Dimensions of Wellness Menu. Breath, and the biofeedback potential it holds, can have huge effects...
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How To Modify Side Angle

In Yoga  •  by Melissa, March 2, 2021  •  
Hello Wellness Warriors! I am coming at you guys today with another in my Yoga Modification Series. I try to tackle some of the more common, yet still challenging, yoga asanas and offer some hacks for making them more accessible. Today, let’s break down Side...
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The Amazing Benefits of Cat-Cow

In Yoga  •  by Melissa, August 4, 2020  •  
Yoga is pretty amazing. This centuries old practice is meant to keep your body, mind, and spirit healthy and thriving. And you guys know that I am fully on board with all of those things. But one of the coolest things about yoga is that...
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