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3 Mudras to Help Boost Your Mood

3 Mudras to Help Boost Your Mood

One of the lesser-known practices in yoga are mudras, or hand postures. These are not usually introduced in standard yoga classes, but offer many benefits to the mind and body. Below are some common mudra positions that can be practiced for a few minutes at a time in everyday life to help boost your mood.
August 09, 2024 — Bill Ades
Summertime Yoga Poses

Summertime Yoga Poses

Harvest the full power of summer with these upbeat vinyasa poses. These postures are great to add into your everyday practice and are made for all levels. Check them out below and let us know what you think.
August 02, 2024 — Bill Ades
Circadian Rhythm Practices for Everyday Life

Circadian Rhythm Practices for Everyday Life

For any yoga practitioners who know a little bit about ayurveda (yoga’s sister practice of the science of life), following a daily circadian rhythm in which your body syncs with nature’s night and day cycle can help to promote a more balanced lifestyle. However, this can be difficult to achieve in today’s modern world, especially for those with an inconsistent schedule or a family household that requires flexibility in daily routine. So today, we are sharing more practical ways to gently align your circadian rhythm with everyday life for optimal balance. 

July 26, 2024 — Bill Ades
Poses to Promote Better Sleep

Poses to Promote Better Sleep

This week, our team put together a list of some yoga poses to promote better sleep. Sometimes life can be a little extra stressful or even inconsistent due to travel, work, or family. Below are our top yoga poses to help with better sleep. 

July 19, 2024 — Bill Ades
Summer Family-Friendly Activities in Gowanus

Summer Family-Friendly Activities in Gowanus

Don’t miss out on our neighborhood’s fun this summer, while the weather is great! Here are some top family-friendly activities to do with your loved ones in Carroll Gardens this summer. 
July 12, 2024 — Bill Ades
Kids Summer Yoga Program Essentials

Kids Summer Yoga Program Essentials

Get your kids ready for summer yoga camp with our top essential must-haves. Check them out below and be sure to bring them along for our annual summer kids yoga program this July.
    July 03, 2024 — Bill Ades
    3 Must-Have Yoga Accessories

    3 Must-Have Yoga Accessories

    Today we’re sharing our top three must-have yoga accessories with you all. These guys are our team’s favorite accessories for every level of experience. Check them out below. 
    June 21, 2024 — Bill Ades
    Top 3 Benefits of Kids Yoga

    Top 3 Benefits of Kids Yoga

    Yoga is a great extra curricular activity for children of all ages to benefit from in many ways. Here are some of our favorite reasons to introduce your child to the practice of yoga. 
    June 01, 2024 — Bill Ades
    Tips for Your First Family Yoga Class

    Tips for Your First Family Yoga Class

    If you’ve never joined a family yoga class; absolutely no need to worry! Here are some things to keep in mind for your very first class.
    May 24, 2024 — Bill Ades
    Yoga Play Activities for Your Kids

    Yoga Play Activities for Your Kids

    We all know how hard it can be for your little one to focus in yoga classes, which is why we want to share with your our top kids yoga activities! These are great for keeping the attention span of your littles during yoga. Here are some of our favorites. 

    May 18, 2024 — Bill Ades
    3 Poses to Improve Your Balance

    3 Poses to Improve Your Balance

    Balance is a great skill set that we all need to keep in check both on and off the yoga mat. Spring is the best time to revisit our balancing postures to help us transition into a lighter energy. Check out our top three yoga poses to improve your balance below. 

    May 10, 2024 — Bill Ades
    Postures to Transition Into Spring

    Postures to Transition Into Spring

    As we transition into spring, it’s important to be kind to the body. Moving out of the harsh temperatures of winter and into a new season can sometimes be a lot on not only our physical self, but also our mental and emotional self. Here are some gentle restorative postures to add into your practice to help your body move into Spring with ease! 

    March 02, 2024 — Bill Ades