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On March 8, 2016 in General by Tara Kestner

People often ask me which yoga mat is the best, and while I can answer that question with absolute certainty for me, I think you have to consider all the variables.

Tagged With: yoga, Yoga Mat, yoga tips

What Every Soccer Coach Should Know about Yoga

On November 4, 2015 in General by Tara Kestner

What Every Soccer Coach Should Know about Yoga

Hey coaches, I’m talking to you. As a yoga instructor who works with sports teams I’ve heard every excuse; we don’t have time, it’s not in the budget, or my favorite “this is not a girls’ soccer team you know.”

Tagged With: Hero's Pose, Legs Up Wall, Reclined Figure, Soccer, Soccer Coach

Meditation for Athletes

On November 3, 2015 in General by Tara Kestner

Meditation? Seriously? I know what you're thinking, but yes, seriously I am going to talk about meditation for athletes. I consider myself to be a very practical person so my approach to yoga has always been from a real world perspective. Meditation has always seemed like a bunch of new age hokum. OK, so I was wrong, it happens.

Tagged With: athletes, Benefits of Meditation, Deep Breathing, Tara Kestner

Yoga for Firefighters and Physically Demanding Jobs - Shoulder Edition Part 1

On November 1, 2015 in General by Tara Kestner

Yoga for Firefighters and Physically Demanding Jobs - Shoulder Edition Part 1

This series of articles was originally entitled Yoga for Firefighters as it was written for my firefighter specific class, however I have expanded it to other physically demanding jobs since the advice is equally valid and helpful to the construction trades, police officers, super heroes and military personnel. I will to address some of the specific physical challenges that firefighting and other such jobs create.

Yoga for Firefighters and Physically Demanding Jobs: Shoulder Edition, Part 2

On June 9, 2015 in General by Tara Kestner

Yoga for Firefighters and Physically Demanding Jobs: Shoulder Edition, Part 2

In part two of this shoulder series, we will cover a craze which appears to be sweeping the nation, labrum issues. It seems like everyone has a piece of this particular action, just ask Kevin Love. I cannot count the number of times someone has sidled up to me after a class and said “what have you got for a bad shoulder.” After a little bit of q & a, I usually find out the person has some sort of labrum damage.

Yoga is for Everyone: Especially if You're Not Perfect

On May 15, 2015 in General by Tara Kestner

Yoga is for Everyone: Especially if You're Not Perfect

You have probably already heard or read about it, yoga seems to be everywhere these days. There are a lot of pre-conceived notions about what yoga is, ranging from a strenuous, acrobatic endeavor only for the very strong and flexible; to some sort of new age, spiritual practice where you sit around chanting. Sure, those are out there, but the vast majority of yoga classes are fun, relaxing and full of normal, practical people just like you.

Tagged With: Exercise, Hatha, Tara Kestner, Vinyasa, Yin Yoga, yoga

Tips for Choosing a Yoga Mat

On March 26, 2015 in General by Tara Kestner

People often ask me which yoga mat is the best, and while I can answer that question with absolute certainty for me, I think you have to consider all the variables.

Tagged With: Density, Jade Fusion, Manduka, Yoga Mat, Yoga Mat Length

Fast and Flexible: Yoga for Runners, Part 3 - Hips, Glutes & Low Back

On February 23, 2015 in General by Tara Kestner

Fast and Flexible: Yoga for Runners, Part 3 - Hips, Glutes & Low Back

In this last installment of the Fast & the Flexible series, we have reached the part of the body that brings the majority of people to yoga class, the hips and low back. We will address the glutes as well, but I rarely get a new client who openly complains that their butt hurts, at least not right away.

Tagged With: Dead Bug, Glutes, Hips, Low Back Pain, Pigeon three ways, Reclined Pigeon Pose

Fast & Flexible, Yoga for Runners, Part 2: Quads, Hamstrings & IT Band.

On February 3, 2015 in General by Tara Kestner

Fast & Flexible, Yoga for Runners, Part 2: Quads, Hamstrings & IT Band.

Moving up the leg, this second installment of the Fast & Flexible series focuses on the quads, hamstrings and IT band. These are the muscles of the legs that provide strength and stability. The power plants of the leg, if you will.

Fast & Flexible: Yoga for Runners, Feet, Ankles & Calves

On January 20, 2015 in General by Tara Kestner

Fast & Flexible: Yoga for Runners, Feet, Ankles & Calves

It always amazes me that as soon as the snow starts to melt, runners hit the road. Despite the fact it is 32 degrees with a brisk head wind, I see runners in shirts, no jacket and shorts, dodging remnant snow piles, pot holes and all forms of traffic to get their runs in. You runners are a very motivated bunch and apparently impervious to cold.

Tagged With: Hero's Pose, Upright Frog, yoga for runners

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