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Nikki Estes
- Oct 20, 2015
Boat Pose: Navasana
In the physical practice of yoga, the center of the asana’s strength comes from the core. The core is the center of balance, movement and personal power. A strong core helps to heal emotionally bound problems while giving us an innate sense of who we are. In our practice, a strong core helps to support the spine and lower back. This helps to prevent injury while lessoning the chance of S.I. joint issues and compression of the lower lumbar disk while igniting the digestive fir


Nikki Estes
- Oct 13, 2015
Taking a mind-body approach to exercise
Have you thought about trying yoga but figured you were too inflexible? Do you connect yoga with religion? These are common misconceptions about the practice. There is a reason yoga has been around for 5,000 years and isn’t just the latest fad. Yoga works to heal the mind, body and spirit. Just some of the benefits of the practice are: healing and preventing injury and disease; increasing muscle strength, flexibility, balance, and range of motion in the joints; reducing


Nikki Estes
- Oct 6, 2015
What is Ayurveda?
Ayurveda is the traditional system of medicine from India and the sister science of yoga. It’s origin dates back at least 5,000 years and is the oldest system of medicine known today. Ayurveda’s principles are rooted in nature and are universal, helping people find well being for centuries. The word Ayurveda translates as “knowledge and wisdom of life”. This science is not just a means to address illness, but a system of how to live to maintain balance and good health. Hea