Recent developments in yoga, health and empowerment
Pose of the Week: Upward Bow Pose
Also known as the full Wheel Pose or Urdhva Dhanurasana, this week’s pose expands the chest and shoulders; stretches hips, core and wrists; strengthens core, shoulders, shoulder blades, arms and lower back muscles; and opens muscles for breathing. (http://www.gaiamtv.com/pose/upward-bow-pose-or-full-wheel-pose-urdhva-dhanurasana) Thank you Lauren for this week’s...
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The Medicine You Never Knew You Needed
I think it’s safe to say many of us who practice yoga on a daily basis have noticed some sort of benefits from the practice. Whether you feel relief in back pain, notice increased energy, or enjoy less anxiety at work, the benefits are often hugely beneficial. It’s like our yoga practice is some sort of medicine we never knew we needed, but is incredibly beneficial to have. So what do you tell your friends who are reluctant to try the practice? We all have friends who are die-hard cross-fitters, runners, or those who just don’t...
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Pose of the Week: Cow Pose
This week’s Pose of the Week is Cow Pose, usually combined with last week’s Cat Pose. Benefits of the combination include: •Improves posture and balance •Strengthens and stretches the spine and neck •Stretches the hips, abdomen and back •Increases coordination •Massages and stimulates organs in the belly, like the kidneys and adrenal glands •Creates emotional balance •Relieves stress and calms the mind (cnyhealingarts.com) Thank you to Lauren Reeves for the pic. This combination has really been helping...
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Pose of the Week: Cat Pose
Cat Pose is usually paired with Cow Pose, which will be shown next week. Benefits include improved posture and balance; strengthens and stretches spine, neck, hips and abdomen; creates balance; and massages and stimulates organs in the body. (cnyhealinghearts.com) By Lauren Reeves
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Yoga Pose of the Week: Downward Dog
Benefits of Downward Dog, as modeled by the lovely Lauren Reeves: -Builds bone density -Creates alertness -Eliminates back stiffness -Increases circulation -Acts as a resting pose to check in with body and breath
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Yoga for Social Change
Blyss Brand is pleased to shout out another innovative program that uses yoga to promote social change. Because we live in a country that encourages exercise and wellness for men and women alike, the right to exercise outside at any time we choose is easily taken for granted. But in some countries, this freedom isn’t even an option. Recognizing that many women are not allowed to exercise in public but seek an outlet to support their health and wellness, one concerned woman began to make a difference. In a CBS News article...
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Yoga Pose of the Week: Child’s Pose
Benefits of Child’s Pose •Gently stretches your lower back, hips, thighs, knees, and ankles •Relaxes you spine, shoulders, and neck •Increases blood circulation to your head which reduces headaches •Massages your internal organs •Calms the mind (central nervous system) thus helping relieve stress and tension -Gaiam TV
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Blyss Partners with Powerfully Healthy
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” Lao Tzu Blyss Brand is always excited to support our friends in the first steps of a new adventure and journey. Whether it is through the addition of a new element to your practice of yoga, or a change in your career and life path, we hope to support and inspire our friends through the journey. Recently, Blyss Brand has had the opportunity to partner with an outstanding young woman named Sara as she begins a new adventure of her own. An active fitness trainer, teacher, and...
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Fashion Meets Football
The XLIX Super Bowl was a huge weekend for the country, and even more so for the state of Arizona. Based out of Phoenix, Blyss Brand had the opportunity to participate in one of Super Bowl Week’s exciting events. The Fashion Meets Football fashion show was held January 31,2015 at the Scottsdale Fashion Square. Fashion Group International (fgiarizona.com) hosted the runway event, which showcased nearly 20 local designers from the Phoenix, Arizona area. Everything from eveningwear to casual wear, and jewelry to yoga clothing was on...
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5 Reasons to Shop Responsibly this Christmas
Christmas is a time for showing your loved ones just how much you care, and Blyss Brand is excited to do just that on a larger scale this Christmas. We want to show women all over the world how much we care, and you can help us. Personally, I love Christmas shopping. Not just for the “stuff,” but because of the thought that goes into what I give and receive. I am especially appreciative when gifts that I get help others. That is what is on my list. Blyss is part of a growing movement promoting socially responsible giving. In fact,...
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