To get through the day, we often rely on intellect and the sympathetic nervous system (fight or flight). But we can easily engage the parasympathetic nervous system, which signals our body to relax and restore instead. The more frequently you respond to stress this way, the less conscious effort it… Read More
The second area of focus for the ABCs of meditation is “B,” which stands for “breath.” Our physical body responds to our breath. For example, when we’re anxious we quicken our breath, our heart rate increases and we become stressed. In stressful situations, one of the first things we do… Read More
It can be taxing on your body to be on your feet most of the day as a nurse. You might start to notice tightness in your lower back, pressure on your feet, legs, hips or overall fatigue and discomfort throughout the body. How do we use yoga as a… Read More
Props help us to find more space, freedom and stability throughout our yoga practice. They were introduced into the modern practice of yoga to allow all practitioners – regardless of physical condition, age, or ability – the need for added support. With the use of props, each student is able… Read More
Trail running, parking garage stairs, rock carries, terrain obstacles and burpies – oh my! Our Aya Gut Check Fitness team went to new extremes last week during their 4-hour work out challenge! Here are a few photos from the fun fitness challenge: … Read More
Thousands of people struggle with recurring skin issues. Skin conditions can be physically uncomfortable and embarrassing. It’s time to try a new approach to address these chronic conditions. Common chronic skin conditions: Acne Outbreaks Eczema Psoriasis Rosacea The traditional dermatology approach is to treat skin conditions with topical creams,… Read More
It’s common to have questions when you try something for the first time. Am I doing it right? Is this working? What is this going to do for me? We have a tendency to overthink and complicate things that are really quite simple, such as meditation. To better understand it,… Read More
Before you dive into any workout routine, it’s essential to warm-up properly. When you warm up the body, your heart rate increases, blood flows to your muscles, you prepare your lungs and also your mind for your workout. Plus, it will make you less likely to get injured. Here’s a 5-10… Read More
Self care is an incredible tool to uncover the best version of yourself. When you put effort into a daily self-care routine, your life begins to transform! Health care professionals are constantly focused on the care of others. As a result, you can become depleted and burn out if… Read More
Purposely turning ourselves upside down is contrary to our human physical nature, but the benefits are incredible. Similar to how yoga encourages us to move away from unconscious habitual patterns, the invitation to invert is another way to step outside of our comfort zones. An inversion is defined by… Read More
Have you tried several different diet programs only to find that you weren’t able to maintain the results? Are you tired of restricting food in order to lose weight? In this article we’ll walk through the process of how-to overcome Yo-Yo dieting and create healthy eating habits. Let’s start by… Read More
If you’re new to yoga, please know that yoga welcomes anyone and everyone to the mat! Yoga does not discriminate against gender, age, physical ability, ethnicity, etc. That’s the beauty of the practice. Sometimes the hardest part about trying something new is having the courage to show up. So it’s… Read More