XEN STRENGTH YOGA BLOG
We're an intimate, boutique yoga studio offering classes in Manasquan, New Jersey and online that combine yoga and strength training with mindfulness.
People talk about how “yoga saved their life” all the time, and although it can sound grossly cliche, I’m happy to be one of them. I started practicing after my mother committed suicide. I was 21. I was also angry, scared, frustrated, lonely and felt tremendous guilt on a daily basis. All feelings I had […]
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Ok, so there’s a little debate on what Flying Warrior pose actually is, but the one I’m teaching you is the version I was taught – so I’m sticking with it. : ) The key here? Think updog as you fold forward halfway, keeping your front body open and engaging your core a TON! I take you through it step by […]
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Well, they don’t call it “Awkward Chair” for nothing! If you struggle keeping aligned in this squat-like position then I’ve got some great alignment tips for you. Once you get the basics of where your knees and tailbone should be, see if you can focus on bringing your shoulders back toward your hips to challenge […]
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Sometimes going back to basics is the best thing for your yoga practice. Revisiting a pose that you’ve been doing for years with a fresh set of alignment instructions can help you go deeper, activate with more attention and find that steady and comfortable breath we aim for in each pose. Here I give you […]
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Warrior 1 is an amazing pose for stretching and strengthening the lower body, but why should your body below the belt get all the attention? By doing yoga with weights you can target your upper body too. In this variation, we add an overhead press, using light weights, that not only helps build strength in […]
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