The Art of Ritual
Outside my window the snow is softly falling with sunshine sparkling through the trees. The walking path brings playful puppies and their owners past my house. Snuggled up on my couch, I am happily...
View ArticleWhat’s in a Name?
Gentle vs Passive Yoga By Heather West, YMWA Events Manager and RYT200 There are many ways we define the practices we have in our lives, and specifically referring to a yoga practice, it can be quite...
View ArticleA Journey Within
Exploring the Seven Chakras of your Energy Body Imagine a roadmap that could lead you towards your most balanced and awakened life? A step-by-step guide that if you were to follow, would effortlessly...
View ArticleOur First Student of the Month
Meet Rosemary Keating We are excited to honor her and others as we highlight yoga and wellness stories over the months ahead. Rosemary has been a part of the YMWA community over the course of many...
View Article10 Steps to Expand Your Health Span
How can we best take care of ourselves today in order to extend the span of our health tomorrow? Being introduced to Holistic Health, Wellness and Yoga at the age of 21 has certainly been a boon to my...
View ArticleAction Steps for Immunity
Clean up your diet – Avoid sugar, alcohol, dairy products Why? All of these tend to increase “dampness” in the body. According to Chinese medicine, COVID-19 most often presents as a damp, toxic...
View ArticleImaginal Cells Emerging
IN WHAT WAYS ARE YOU EMERGING? Have you heard of imaginal cells? Although they are associated with insect life-cycles – for me, they are a great metaphor for the way the world is undergoing...
View ArticleAyurvedic Yoga for You!
Yoga through the Seasons with Nancy Ruby Yoga and Ayurveda are called sister sciences. When Ayurveda and Yoga come together, they form a healing union and create a yoga practice that brings balance....
View ArticleStart Your Day Right
The way you start your day can make or break the rest of it. Creating a morning routine will set you up for a healthy, focused, enjoyable day. A daily spiritual practice will help you stay centered in...
View ArticleYoga for Well-Being
BY ERICA GERARD Wellness – the state of being in good health, especially as an actively pursued goal. When I think about being in the state of wellness, my main focus has always been exercise and...
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