By Emily McLaughlin Since I just finished my first weekend of yoga teacher training with Inner Strength studios (more to come), I thought it would be appropriate that our {Monday Motivator} is a practicing yogini. Erin of Creative Soul in Motion describes herself as a “Boston-based, yoga-loving, whole-food eating Warrior Goddess empowering people to find … Continue reading »
By Emily McLaughlin You must be better at yoga because you are moaning, grunting, showing off and passing gas in class, right? Ok… let me explain. In class last night, a few interesting things happened — paying mind to certain (natural) bodily functions and noises in particular. I understand that yoga is all about cleansing and getting … Continue reading »
By Emily McLaughlin A lot of us, whether athletes or not, find ourselves plagued with hardships and injuries. Sometimes these roadblocks keep us from accomplishing our goals, but we can’t let that discourage us. We have to reevaluate our goals and make new ones. The human body is incredible and if we don’t let our hardships … Continue reading »
By Emily McLaughlin According to a Harvard Medical Mental Health Letter in 2009, studies suggest that yoga practice modulates the stress response–helping those dealing with anxiety and depression. In this respect, yoga functions like other self-soothing techniques by providing the health benefits of physical exercise, promoting relaxation and emotional control and providing structured social opportunities. The Sanskrit word ‘yoga’ literally … Continue reading »
