I used to think yoga was stretching. But I also used to think mayonnaise was animal fat in a jar. I had much to learn. Merriam-Webster defines Yoga with a capitol Y as “a Hindu theistic philosophy teaching the suppression of all activity of body, mind, and will in order that the self may realize its distinction from them and …
Daily Downward Dogs Can Make Me 60% More Creative?
As if it wasn’t enough that regular exercise keeps your heart happy and body strong, Fast Company resurrects the ancient hypothesis guided by the great scholars, writers, thinkers of Grecian times that physical exercise and the consistent discipline of it actually plays a key role as ‘muse’ for creators, artists and inventors of all kinds. The key take from the …
Acupuncture: Get Out of Your Medicine Cabinet and into Chinese Medicine
Chinese medicine has had a long and difficult history. As early as the 6th century BC, Ye He was making diagnoses based on yin, yang, wind, rain, night, and day. It’s incredible that a methodology and practice that has healed for thousands of years is not more widely used and accepted today. What’s not as surprising is that it is …
How Not To Be A Poser
When I heard about Jay’s upcoming workshop at Root, How Not To Be A Poser, the first thing I thought was, wow—what a clever title. But, when I read the description, I saw that the title is apt as well as clever. On October 2nd, Jay is going to lead us beyond the yoga pose, and into a deeper experience …
New Class Schedule Begins!
Pick up the updated schedule at the front desk!
Yoga for a Good Swim
A good long swim is officially (at least in my book) the best way to start a day. Especially when you can do it outside under the sun. This year, I decided to take a few lessons to brush up on my strokes. Those YouTube videos are great, but there’s nothing like a real life human instructor to offer critique …
Music Resounds in Root Studio
One Thursday each month, a rhythmic drumming can be heard coming from the studio at Root Whole Body as students move through vinyasa. This month we are blessed with two musical Thursdays! Last week, the Yoga Vibes Band made its debut with Yoga Vibes, a yoga and voice workshop with Daniel Flynn. The musicians and students were quiet as they …
Labor and Birth for Couples with Sarah Robinette
If there’s a bun in your oven, chances are you spend some amount of time preparing for your little one’s birthday. There are supplies to buy, books to read, long talks with experienced mothers. There is taking time to care for yourself with diet and exercise while a home to a growing being. It’s also beneficial, of course, to prepare …
Coming Soon: Yoga Vibes with Daniel Flynn
A fellow graduate student of mine wrote his masters thesis on Interconnectivity in Choreomusical Performance. A fascinating mouthful, as the projects at the Gallatin School in New York City tend to be. I learned many things from Ken in our round table discussions and from his performances throughout our degree program. Ken is a drummer and a dancer specializing in …
Intro to Yoga Workshop with Sarah Robinette
LEARNING TO BEND Looking back, I can see that injuring my hip was a major turning point in my life. I was the most stubborn 20 year old in history, and I chose to ignore my pain. I developed a limp, but continued to serve beers, pizzas, and lasagnas five nights a week, hobbling around the restaurant, until one day …
Hatha for Strength: a workshop with Daniel Flynn | Saturday, July 16th 2pm
CONTROL The creative process is a process of surrender, not control. Julia Cameron The New York Times recently reported that an increasing number of adult women are being diagnosed with eating disorders. I wasn’t surprised by these findings, especially, as the Times article explains, women with eating disorders often appear quite functional. On the surface, they are in control. That’s …
We’ve got your back.
As the days get brighter and our damp, rain-soaked bodies unfurl hungrily towards the sun, it’s no wonder we’re obsessed about our posture and backs this month – a strong, flexible spine is the foundation that supports you for all your outdoor activities: biking, hiking, tennis, boating, swimming, sports, running and going long for that frisbee! If you missed our …