Lowering Inflammation in the Body
Tonia Copsey, OWY teacher, Nurse Practitioner and Certified Wound Care Nurse, put together some proactive ideas that leave people feeling empowered around their own health and wellness in a time of great uncertainty and disempowerment. Some of the lessons she has learned about fighting inflammation in the body seem especially applicable as many of us are trying to optimize our health so our immune systems can more easily marshall the troops and get into action if we are exposed to the COVID-19 virus.
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Consent to Touch at OWY
by Elisabeth Sowecke
“She gave me an adjustment that made me wish I had a chip!” –Brian, Co-Owner of Open Way Yoga, on the moment he realized one of the main values of consent cards lies in the student’s ability to withdraw consent mid-way through class.
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Intro to Pranayama
Pranayama: Breathing techniques through which the prana (or life force) is elevated or increased.
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Ethical Fashion: Why and How
“Ethical fashion is about more than just clothing, it is casting a vote for the type of future you want for the world and the people who live on it.” –Synergy Organic Clothing
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Ethical Fashion - Eco-Fashion For the Body
“Your skin is a massive respiration organ and has the tremendous responsibility of working with your sacred breath to keep you clean and pure.” -World Healing Academy
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Ethical Fashion: Fashion for Humanity
The clothes we wear connect us to the world around us. We don't often recognize it, but how we dress can have a positive or negative impact on others.
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Ethical Fashion: Fashion for the Environment
The clothing industry has one of the highest impacts on the planet. High pesticide, petroleum and water usage, pollution from chemical treatments…are some of the environmental hazards of mainstream fashion.
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Ethical Fashion: Open Way Forward
Ethical fashion is about more than just clothing, it is casting a vote for the type of future you want for the world and the people who live on it.
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Converging Paths Meditation at OWY
Imagine sitting quietly feeling safe and comfortable. Your breath is calm and slow. All of your muscles slowly relax.
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Mix and Match Grain Bowl Recipe
Here's another archived post from Shannon's blog. If you are new to whole grains or looking for a new way to eat them, this is a simple, tasty preparation.
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Yin Yoga: Shannon's Thoughts
I am excited for the Yin Yoga Workshop this weekend. Yin is an important part of my personal practice and a tradition that has influenced several of our teachers.
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Open Way Yoga Reading List
If you are a serious student of yoga, consider adding these books to your library.
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Class Notes 2
Everyone has been practicing hard, so today you get a video treat! They are educational, I swear.
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Class Notes 2
I'm going to post every week or so about general yoga things going on in the studio, such as...
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Thoughts on Detachment from the Yoga Sutras
A book we often reference in our classes and use extensively in our teacher training program is The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali.
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