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Why We’re Using an Ab Mat for Better Breathing, Core Strength and Yoga
Sometimes the best additions to your practice are the simplest ones. Recently, one of those additions at Balanced Planet Yoga has been the SPRI Ab Mat — but probably not for the reason you’re expecting. Yes, it can be used for traditional abdominal exercises. But what really got our attention was learning how to use it to explore lateral breathing, rib-cage expansion and the relationship between breath and core function. Because if you know us, you know we love anything that gives us another way to ask: Wait… what is my body actually doing here? And this particular rabbit hole started with someone we trust enormously: our own Dr. Carly Egrie, PT, DPT, MBGHWC,…
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A Beginner’s Guide to Yoga: How to Start Without Being Flexible, Experienced or “Good at It”
Maybe you have been thinking about trying yoga for months—or years. You might want to feel stronger, move with less stiffness, manage stress or simply find one hour in your week that does not belong to everyone else. But then the doubts begin: I’m not flexible enough. I don’t know the poses. What if everyone else is better than me? Here is the most important thing to know before beginning yoga: You do not have to prepare yourself for yoga. Yoga is one of the ways you begin taking care of the body and life you already have. Let’s dive in to this beginner’s guide to yoga: What Is Yoga?…
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Heated vs. Non-Heated Yoga: What’s the Difference? | Balanced Planet Yoga
At Balanced Planet Yoga, we offer both non-heated and infrared heated yoga classes — and one of the most common questions we hear is: “What’s the difference – Heated vs Non-Heated Yoga..… and how do I prepare?” The short answer? Both styles offer incredible benefits. The longer answer? Let’s break it down. Non-Heated Yoga: The Room Temperature Experience Our non-heated classes are practiced in a comfortable environment, typically around 72–76°F. This allows your body to warm up naturally through movement, rather than relying on external heat. Why People Love Non-Heated Classes From a physiological standpoint, your body is doing the warming itself — increasing blood flow to muscles and gradually…
