Modern medicine recognizes that the power of touch simply makes you healthier. Consistent bodywork reduces stress, boosts our immune system and has a profound effect in our ability to stay connected to our ‘self’ and our fellow humans. And in our high tech culture, we may have to work harder to honor our innate human need for touch. + pause and …
Benefits of Consistent Massage
The healing benefits of massage go far beyond just alleviating sore muscles. As humans, we thrive on positive touch. We have all heard of prematurely born babies who begin thriving with a loving massage. When did we think that we outgrew that need for touch? Unfortunately, in the modern world with advances in technology, we experience less and less …
Do you really know what’s in your personal care products?
Many people do not know that the FDA classifies personal care products, such as deodorants, shampoos, and skin care, but it does not regulate them. Almost 80 years ago, the FDA granted self-regulation to the Cosmetics, Toiletries, and Fragrance Association, as scary as that is. The direct result is that the industry is not held very accountable by anyone, and …
Pause and Question what’s going on in your body
If only we would take the time to stop and listen to our body, really listen with non-judgment and love, it would tell us most everything we need to know on to keep it in good health. When our body reaches the point of disease or we feel a lot of anxiety or depression, it is usually because we ignored …
How does your Lifestyle Affect Your Posture?
What are the effects of your lifestyle on your posture? How you carry yourself throughout every moment of the day adds up, and can make the difference between a pain-free, strong body and a body full of aches and pains. Your body starts to mold, adapt, and compensate for all of your less-than-ideal habits when it comes to posture. You …
New Spring | Summer Class Schedule Begins Monday April 9th
We're excited to welcome a couple new teachers to our schedule this spring, Nathan Mills and Bibi McGill. Both bring amazing talents and their unique flavors to our studio but share similar values, namely to guide and support their students in fully realizing their own personal power and potential. Check out their personal videos to get a sense of who they …
Deconstruct: Pause and Question What’s Going On and Into Your Body
Maybe spring cleaning this year should include our lifestyle. Our minds, like our homes, can get cluttered with old ideas, old emotions and old habits. We weed our gardens regularly–why not ourselves? Routine cleaning will sweep out energy that no longer serves you and let some positive growth in. +pause and question +rest your system with a seasonal cleanse +peel …
Kauai is calling. Join us this fall for a Yoga + Wellness Retreat.
– Time for a dose of some ‘me’ time? Here’s a week-long opportunity to put your life on pause, explore numerous opportunities for self-care, listen to your internal wisdom and refine your life’s purpose, and lose yourself in the beauty of Hawaii’s oldest and most spiritual island, Kauai. Join Pat Johnson, founder of Root Whole Body, for a once-in-a lifetime …
Spring is Here! Time for Your Seasonal Cleanse
You know you want to. You know you need to. You’ve been considering it – here’s your opportunity to get motivated. Think about it – why is it that many of us seem to take better care of our cars than we do our own bodies? We understand that every few months, we need to get our oil changed in our car to keep …
Leap Day today, once every four years
Perhaps, just once, we might: Forgive, forget, pause, relax, care, find your voice, create, make a decision, take a moment to play, give credit, smile, speak your truth and refuse to compromise with yourself. In one small way. Pick just one or two and start there? college paper And, you're certainly welcome to join our “love letter to self” movement that …
Skin Care for Teens
When most of us were teenagers, we had more important things to think about than our skin care regimen. Sure, we might have spent plenty of time in front of the mirror, but we weren’t necessarily dutifully cleansing, using a toner, moisturizing and peeling once a week. Maybe you dipped into your mom’s products now and then. But, if you …
Preventative Skin Care
You’re only as old as you feel. It’s true. But, even if you feel young, your skin will eventually show signs of aging. Lucky for you, it’s never too late to start taking care of your skin. You can’t stop the aging process, but you can slow it down, prevent lines and wrinkles, and help your skin be the great …