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Water and Rock Studio Opens Second Studio Location!

Water and Rock Studio Opens Second Studio Location! Japheth and I are really excited to announce the grand opening of our second Water and Rock Studio location in Glenside, PA! After three and a half years of growing our studio in Chestnut Hill, PA, we are expanding our business to bring our cutting edge health,…

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Reduce Stress with Deep Breaths

Reduce Stress with Deep Breaths Anyone who frequents a yoga class has heard the words “deep breaths” probably multiple times. Most yogis and non-yogis alike have heard the phrase “take a deep breath” at some point in their lives. And deep breathing is all over self help books and google searches as a major way…

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Yoga On and Off the Mat

Yoga On and Off the Mat I have three main jobs in my life right now. I am a police officer, I am a father and husband, and I am also a part-time yoga teacher. These are three very different jobs, but my yoga background ties them all together. I started my police job seven…

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Everyday Kids Yoga: Winter Theme

Everyday Kids Yoga: Winter Theme In my previous post I discussed how children are natural yogis and the many benefits of yoga for children. Here I’ve outlined some ideas for a winter themed class to enjoy with your child or classroom. One thing to note when teaching kids yoga: you have to roll with it….

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Everyday Kids Yoga: Benefits of Yoga for Children

Teaching yoga to children is a fun, joyful, and very rewarding experience. Everyone can teach yoga to children on some level, and I strongly encourage parents, caregivers, and school teachers to incorporate yoga lessons into their everyday experiences with children. Children are natural yogis, and you will most likely find that they pick up on…

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Yoga Sequence for Better Sleep

Yoga Sequence for Better Sleep Do you sometimes have trouble falling asleep? Find it difficult to quiet the mind and calm the body following a busy, stress-filled day? You are not alone. Sleep challenges are extremely common among adults, and the majority of Americans get less sleep than they actually need for optimal health. Next…

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Inversion Workshop: Shoulderstand, Forearm Balance, Headstand

Inversion Workshop: Shoulderstand, Forearm Balance, Headstand Bronwyn is back! In this 2 hour workshop, she’ll cover: shoulder stand forearm balance headstand Join Bronwyn and discover the positive effects of an inversion practice, from the physical body all the way down to the most subtle aspects of your being. Whether you are going upside down for…

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New Express Yoga Class

New Express  Yoga Class Welcome to one of our newest instructors Meghan Kistler! She will be leading the new Express Yoga class Tuesdays at 5:30-6:00am starting this week. This class is for all levels!Meghan has been practicing yoga for 11 years, and trained in Baptiste Vinyasa yoga. In her classes, she strikes a balance between…

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Bob Butera's Yoga Therapy for Stress & Anxiety Workshop

Bob Butera’s Yoga Therapy for Stress & Anxiety Workshop Harness the keys from Bob’s new book, Yoga Therapy for Stress and Anxiety. Learn how to use the basic tools of yoga (postures, breathing practices, relaxation, meditation) to quiet emotions, relax the body, and steady the mind. Deprogram limiting mental habits by examining and reforming long-held,…

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