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5 Yoga Poses to create a less stressed holiday season
Holidays can be stressful and sometimes we feel like we miss out on the joy. Join Jennifer Pahl and Kris Rice for a workshop to learn real-world tips, techniques, yoga poses, and mindful meditation that you can incorporate immediately.
Journey with the Full Moon
Full Moon Crystal Crystal Healing Sound Bath at Twist Yoga in Lake Oswego with Katrina McGiffin.
Honoring the Full BLUE moon
What is the FULL Blue Moon and how can I honor it in my own life?
What is the summer solstice and why should I care?
June 21: Summer Solstice: What does it mean for you? How does it interact with yoga? How can you honor the day and set your own summer up for goodness?
What are the Yamas and Niyamas and why do they matter to me?
What else is there to yoga besides the shapes we make with our bodies?
What does the May full moon mean for you?
5 things you should know about the May Full Moon
Pull weeds
This specific time offers us an opportunity to think about our relationship between stillness and activity, rest and renewal, light and dark, and be clear with the weeds we want to pull, and the seeds we want to plant.
If you are like me, you may be feeling eager for more light, more fresh air, more movement, and more connection. The past few weeks have felt particularly chaotic. It gives me a little comfort knowing that this is (in part) because of the Equinox.
Why is the number 108 so significant?
Why is the number 108 so sacred? FREE Autumnal Equinox class with Jennifer!
Why should you support locally owned business, you ask?
Does it really matter if I shop from an actual small business? Do I actually really know the owners? Like, the real owners and not the managers?
Can Yoga Really Help Me Sleep Better?
You probably already know that yoga is a great way to relax and relieve stress. But did you know that it can improve your sleep, too? Yoga can help you fall asleep faster and sleep more deeply. Here's why…
How to build strength with Yoga
Do you want to build more strength with yoga? Find out 5 poses to add into your practice to get stronger today.
How'd "YOU" Open a Yoga Studio, Anyway?
People often ask me how Twist Yoga came to be. The chance of a less-than-flexible mom in her mid-40s, who is not a yoga teacher, was born and raised in Miami, has a background in the so-not-yogic financial services industry, and has never owned a business before, opening a yoga studio in Oregon, is probably fairly slim.
Asana Breakdown: GARLAND (Malasana) Pose
It’s the perfect time to discover MALASANA pose. This shape creates calm, strength and helps focus your attention. Who doesn’t need that?
Why Do I Practice Yoga?
There are so many different options to get exercise these days. Why did I pick yoga? What’s so special abut yoga? Why is it different?
TWIST TIPS: What is Vinyasa Yoga?
Vinyasa Yoga, also called "flow" because of the smooth way that the poses run together, is one of the most popular contemporary styles of yoga. It's a broad classification that encompasses many different types of yoga, including power yoga.
What our Virtual Yoga Teacher Training is and is not.
Ever wondered what a virtual Yoga Teacher Training is? How is it different than an in person training?
Click the link to learn more.