Have you heard about Earthing?
Did you know that the earth emits a natural energy that promotes vibrant health amongst us humans when direct skin-to-soil contact {Earthing} is made? Yup, and there is extensive research on it too. Because of our modern way of living, we don’t get this direct raw earthly connection like we used to. We wear shoes (or at least most of us do) and we don’t sleep on the ground for the most part. Scientists are now figuring out that this person-to-planet disconnect is directly correlated to a handful of common health issues, including insomnia, fatigue, depression, chronic pain, and problematic blood pressure. [Check out this YouTube video on Earthing] We…
Taking 5 with Cheryl – Getting to Know your BPY Teachers
Cheryl Van Sciver is the co-owner of Balanced Planet Yoga. She teaches all-levels at the studio but has a special place in her heart for beginner classes. We asked her to answer the following 5 questions about her yoga practice: What are some of the challenges you have experienced in your yoga practice and how did you work through them? I have definitely had my share of issues with the physical practice of yoga. Allowing my ego to get the best of me or pushing myself way too hard in my pursuit of a pose. This resulted in some seemingly unnecessary injuries. I say seemingly because it was at times…
Things You See in a Yoga Studio – The Mandala
The Mandala and Yoga In Sanskrit, mandala translates into “essence” or “containing”, but can also be translated to mean “circle-circumference” or “completion”. Recently, mandalas have become popularized in the in coloring books as a form of stress-relief and meditation. These symbols are rooted in deep ancient traditions in both spiritual and ritual practices. Mandalas appear in the Rig Veda but are also used in Hindu religions, particularly Buddhism. It is said by Tibetan Buddhists that a mandala consists of five “excellencies”: The teacher • The message • The audience • The site • The time. A mandala is designed to offer a visual balance of elements that symbolize harmony…
BPY Basics – Sundays at 4 pm
BPY Basics is a “workshop style” 60 minute class that follows the studio’s signature BPY Flow, but with intentional breaks in the sequence to fine tune alignment. This class is designed for yogis at all levels – a perfect opportunity to realign your practice as it deepens.
