Sleep I love sleep! I usually find myself going to bed around 9:30-10:00 at night, and waking up between 5:30-6:00 in the morning. This gives me a solid eight hours of sleep. Everyone is different, but this is what I’ve found works for my body. The amount of sleep you need may be different than …
Nicki’s Book Club: Yoga Edition
As many of you know, I read a lot. I read medical journals, yoga studies, wellness books/resources, fun fiction books, etc. The point is, I read a lot! So here’s a list of some of my favorite wellness-related books. Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones by …
How To: Warrior 2 Pose (or Virabhadrasana II)
If you ever take a yoga class, by either myself or someone else, chances are you are going to do Warrior 2 Pose. Let’s talk about how to do it correctly. Benefits of Warrior 2 Pose Promotes balanceStrengthens legs and core musclesStretches hips, hamstrings, hip adductorsEncourages an open position of your chest and shoulders https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7j7xeMTPXo …
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