Finding and building balance takes core strength and focus. Our Instructor Brittni Barger shares an easy standing balance sequence. This sequence will help you find stability and core strength to grow your practice.
If you need support, be sure to use a chair or table as you build your strength and focus.
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With summer just around the corner and the beautiful weather in Southern California we are all preparing for long days in the sun. Here are just a few things that you should know about natural sunscreen and which ones have some of the top ratings from the EWG for safety and protection.
Years of research has pointed to one common ingredient, Oxybenzone that not only causes harm to humans, but also to the environment. Another ingredient an additive known as retinal palmitate may cause harm to the skin. You can see more about these ingredients and information here.
When choosing a sunscreen do your research. Look at the ingredients and check the EWG ratings for safety and effectiveness. These sunscreens all scored well in both categories on EWG and have nearly stellar ingredients list. However, there may be one that works better for you and your family. So, take your time and put in the work to find the sunscreen that fits for your needs.
Blue Lizard Australian Sunscreen, Sensitive SPF 30+
Raw Elements USA Face & Body SPF 30
Badger Sunscreen Cream SPF 30
MDSolarSciences Mineral Creme Sunscreen SPF 30
Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Dry-Touch Sunscreen SPF 30
Urdhva Muhka Svanasana is an easy posture to do incorrectly. There are so many components and things happening in the body. Here are 10 tips to correct your upward facing dog.
There are 3 principles and doshas that make up the basics of Ayurveda. Every individual constitution includes these 3 doshas with stronger traits in one or two. Ayurvedic knowledge began 5,000 year ago and came from the Vedic teachings. It is a way to find health and create a balanced homeostasis. First, you need to know what your dosha is. You can see a dosha quiz from Deepak Chopra here. Below you will find some Ayurvedic basics to help you better understand your dosha.
Vata Dosha is air and space. They are very active, speak quickly and are creative. A balanced Vata will be creative and flexible. An unbalanced dosha can make them anxious and ungrounded.
Pitta is fire and water. Pitta’s tend to be strong, intense and warm. A balanced Pitta will be strong and sharp. If a Pitta is out of balance they can get agitated easily and have a short temper.
Kapha is earth and water. They have a strong frame, are stable and grounded. When a Kapha is in balance they are grounded, kind and compassionate. If a Kapha becomes unbalanced they can be lethargic and lack in motivation.
To truly balance your dosha you have to have a deep understanding of the self and be mindful of your diet, activities and so much more. If you feel that you are deeply unbalanced seek someone who can help guide you through your diet, life choices and physical activities to bring you back to a balanced state.
Ayurvedic principals believe that like increases like and opposites create balance. For example, if you feel ungrounded like you are floating in the clouds you should take off your shoes and let your feet feel the earth. Or if you feel lethargic get yourself up for a quick walk or jog out in nature.
Start small and do your research and as you make changes in your life be observant to how it makes you feel. There is so much to learn and so many options to find balance within your mind, body and soul.
Cheers to Monday Yogis. The pose of the week is utkatasana. Today, we are sharing 10 tips to correct your chair pose. These easy tips will help you master your pose and help you build strength in your core, legs and upper body.
Are you looking to better your practice? Do you want to learn more about anatomy, philosophy and your yoga practice? Check out our other poses of the week and posture tips here or Join us for our next teacher training here.
Today, on the Peace, Love And Yoga channel, Niki Ryder shares an 8 minute core workout that will work your entire core in under 10 minutes. This strong core sequence will work your rectus abdominis, obliques, and transverse abdominis.
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