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How to Choose the Right Yoga Studio: 9 Things Beginners Should Look For
Typing “yoga studio near me” into a search engine can produce plenty of results—but it does not tell you where you will feel comfortable, supported and motivated to return. Some yoga studios focus primarily on athletic movement. Others emphasize meditation, traditional philosophy, heated practices, rehabilitation, community or rest. Some offer a broad mix. None of those approaches is automatically right or wrong. The goal is to find a studio whose teaching, schedule and atmosphere match what you need. Here are nine things to consider when choosing a yoga studio in Marlton, South Jersey or anywhere else. 1. Look Beyond the Distance Convenience matters. A studio that is close to home…
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What to Expect at Your First Yoga Class: A No-Stress Guide for Beginners
Walking into a yoga studio for the first time can feel surprisingly vulnerable. You may wonder where to put your shoes, whether you brought the right mat, what the teacher will expect or whether everyone else somehow received a yoga instruction manual that you missed. They did not. Most people had questions before their first class. The good news is that you do not need to know the poses, understand Sanskrit or be able to touch your toes before you arrive. Here is what you can expect from your first yoga class at Balanced Planet Yoga—and how to make the experience feel more comfortable. Before Your First Class Choose a…
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Barre vs. Yoga Sculpt vs. Pilates: What’s the Difference? (And Why They’re All Trying to Steal Your Favorite Leg Muscles)
One of the questions we get all the time at the studio is: “What’s the difference between barre, yoga sculpt, and Pilates?” It’s a fair question. From the outside, they all involve small movements, strange-looking equipment, people shaking at unexpected times, and an instructor who keeps smiling while everyone else is questioning their life choices. So…are they basically the same? Yes.And absolutely not. What Barre, Yoga Sculpt, and Pilates All Have in Common At their core, all three practices are interested in one thing: helping you move better. Not just harder. Better. They all ask you to become aware of your body instead of simply surviving the workout. They build…
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Embracing Loving Kindness: Reflecting on Our Journey + Introducing Vipassana Meditation
Reflecting on Loving Kindness Meditation Over the past eight weeks, we’ve embarked on a beautiful journey together, exploring the practice of Loving Kindness (Metta) meditation. This practice has guided us to cultivate a deeper sense of compassion, empathy, and unconditional love, not only for ourselves but also for others. It’s been heartwarming to witness the transformation and growth within our community as we collectively open our hearts. Let’s review Metta before we head into our next technique – Vipassana meditation. Benefits of Loving Kindness Meditation The benefits of Loving Kindness meditation are profound and far-reaching. Many of you have shared your experiences, highlighting the following: Buddhist Teachings on the Benefits…
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What the heck is Circular Fashion?
And what do clothing swaps have to do with it? To understand circular fashion, you must first understand the term “fast fashion”. Fast fashion refers to a sector of fashion whose business model relies on the rapid design, production, distribution of clothing. This allows retailers to produce large quantities of a wide variety of clothing at a low price to consumers. For the individual customer, this makes snatching up the latest trends easier and more affordable, rather than splurging on the more expensive item. However, therein lies the problem. Consumers are purchasing more clothing than ever due to its poor quality. This cycle of buying and discarding has created a huge…
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YBarre Monthly Membership
Join the YBarre Community at BPY – unlimited access + member-only perks 𝗪𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗕𝗣𝗬’𝘀 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 – 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆–our studio’s signature YBarre classes combine the practice of yoga, barre, + pilates to create an efficient full-body workout that leaves lasting results! online barre classes give you the convenience to workout anytime, anywhere.you can stream our classes from any device including smartphones, tablets, or computers. 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗮 𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿?joining the YBarre Community gets you unlimited access to our complete library of classes that range in length from 10 to 45 minutes. our engaging instructors are here to motivate + inspire you with creative…
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Balanced Planet Yoga Announces 200 Hour Teacher Training April 2017
Yoga Teacher Training FAQ’S HOW DO I SIGN UP FOR THE PROGRAM? You can now sign up online! Go to our first Weekend Dates [April 6th] and register just like you would for a class! WHAT STYLE OF YOGA IS THE BALANCED PLANET YOGA TEACHER TRAINING? Balanced Planet Yoga is a Vinyasa-based studio and school that teaches a method that harmonizes detailed instruction and alignment with breath and fluid movement. We have created our own unique flow consisting of sun salutations and various postures that are skillfully sequenced to complete a balanced 60 minute class. We also teach proper modification and educate trainees on using props to make this practice…
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New Year, New You – BPY New Student Specials in 2017
Balanced Planet Yoga is offering new students several ways to save and start 2017 off on the best foot possible. More details can be learned in studio or by visiting our MindBody site .
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October Schedule Changes
Starting today, October 1st, 2015 – BPY brings in some changes to the studio’s schedule. Can you believe it? Balanced Planet Yoga has had its doors open for just about 6 months. What an adventure it has been and we have loved every second! What an amazing honor it has been to get to know each and every one of us. You continue to inspire us with your hard work, and your unique perspectives on life have enriched our lives and those of our entire community! Looking back at the last six months, we have decided to introduce a few schedule changes. Notably, check out these new class times: Tuesday…
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Budokon Yoga
Well, week 2 of Budokon Yoga at BPY is in the books. We couldn’t be prouder of the amazing effort our yogis are putting in to learn this tremendously challenging yet rewarding practice. We have been humbled by your conscious choice to be inspired by the Budokon yoga primary series practice. As we begin to put in the work on the physical practice, we wanted to begin to talk more about what Budokon has to offer aside from the physical practice. The practice is centered around 5 pillars: 1. Movement – The physical work – tapping in to our ability to move with power, control, and flow. 2. Thought – Why do…
