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A Scoliosis Workshop

A Scoliosis Workshop Unwinding the Mysteries of the Spine Using Yoga, Orth-Bionomy and Self-Massage, we will explore how to Breathe into the area of discomfort or the the area of the lungs or diaphragm that you have trouble reaching Work … Continue reading

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Hold On Loosely But Don’t Let Go

I had some bodywork done the other day. My brother came across a new modality and said I had to try it. In case you didn’t know, my brother is a personal trainer. Correction, my brother is an incredibly gifted … Continue reading

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July 4, 2012 Schedule

Yoga Tonic’s Fourth of July Schedule Saturday, June 30, 11:15-12:45 Monday, July 2, 6:30-8:00 pm Tuesday, July 3, 10:00-11:00 am Thursday, July 5, 4:00-5:00 pm The Sunday, July 1, 9:00-10:00 am, Tuesday, July 3, 12:00-1:00 pm and Wednesday, July 4, … Continue reading

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Parting Words

Many people ask me about the words I say at the end of every class. They are not a quote from a spiritual leader or a learned person. They come from no one but myself and they are truly a … Continue reading

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Partner Yoga

In any relationship, trust and communication are key. Partner Yoga utilizes both, building a stronger bond between people. Because you know your partner, you’re able to truly relax and go deeper in the poses. Partners can be significant others, friends or … Continue reading

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Think You Can’t Do Yoga? You Can and “YOU WILL” Just Ask Doris!

“I’m of the older age group but you’re only as old as you feel. I have been an active person all my life and wish to stay that way. My later years have been invaded by osteoarthritis. At this time, … Continue reading

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Yoga – A Tonic: Good for What Ails You

Type “benefits of yoga” into any search engine and you’ll find pages upon pages of articles. “Yoga: Tap into the many health benefits” from the Mayo Clinic, “The Benefits of Yoga” from the American Osteopathic Association, and “77 Surprising Health … Continue reading

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Like Movies? Then You’ll Like Yoga!

I often hear people say “I can’t do yoga” or “I don’t like yoga” or even “yoga isn’t for me”. I am baffled by these comments. Yoga has been around a long time – 5,000 years by many estimates. There … Continue reading

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Yoga for Fertility

In Six Steps to Increased Fertility (Simon & Schuster, 2000), the authors found that 20 percent of couples in the U.S. are estimated to have fertility difficulties. “Women who are infertile, especially in the long term, are extremely stressed out,” … Continue reading

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