Yoga Practice at Ballet Arts Studio

Posted on January 2, 2020 by thinkfirst

Yoga ongoing every Tues and Thur morning classes.
8:45 AM – 10 AM $12 Drop in $55 Monthly
566 S 5th W Rexburg, ID Ballet Arts Dance Studio

Modern Hatha Yoga
Flow yoga
Joint-friendly yoga

–Education of our students is a priority–
–Beginners welcome at any time–
–We want students to feel good – body, mind and emotions–
–Bringing a consistent yoga practice to this area since 1999–

This post has been reviewed as of Sep 2024

Shelly and Leslie – team teachers

Etiquette tips and complete class information.
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Group activity

Posted on November 12, 2024 by thinkfirst

This could be part of your yoga class, or part of a group party. First activity in video: Form a circle with an even number. Every other person faces in and holds a ball. Find a partner to begin. Twist towards the partner and pass the ball, then twist the opposite direction to receive the ball. The stance could be a slight horseman’s pose to activate the legs.

Second activity in the video: Same circle but everyone faces in Every other person has a ball. C-curve into partners to exchange ball, then C curve to the opposite side and exchange again.

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Announcements

Posted on November 6, 2024 by thinkfirst

Nature’s Nook in Rexburg is having their sale coming up Nov 14, 15, 16. We like to support this local business.

The “free shipping” day for hugger mugger – https://www.huggermugger.com/ is coming up on Dec 14. To get the best price, get your order to Shelly before or on Dec 12, 2024.

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Options for pigeon pose and hip openers

Posted on November 2, 2024 by thinkfirst

Pigeon pose is great to stay in and gently hold for working gently yet effectively with the hip joints and glute muscles. But if you need modifications, here are some options:

First three pix shows different angles of the same posture. This could be a static pose, just holding gently for 3-4 min, or the upper body could fold, or twist while the legs and hips stay quiet. The sandbag is just an extra we used, and optional.


This next option shows the leg up on a bar, because we are in a dance studio, but it could also be done on a table of about hip height, or countertop for a taller person. Pad the knee and ankle bone for comfort. Stay still for 3-4 min, or if you need more sensation in the glutes, lengthen the spine and bend forward over the leg.

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Love me Like this

Posted on November 2, 2024 by thinkfirst

Thought by Hollie Holden
“Today I asked my body what she needed,
Which is a big deal
Considering my journey of
Not Really Asking That Much.
I thought she might need more water.
Or protein.
Or greens.
Or yoga.
Or supplements.
Or movement.
But as I stood in the shower
Reflecting on her stretch marks,
Her roundness where I would like flatness,
Her softness where I would like firmness,
All those conditioned wishes
That form a bundle of
Never-Quiet-Right-Ness,
She whispered very gently:
Could you just love me like this?”

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Shoulder mobility moves

Posted on October 27, 2024 by thinkfirst

Here’s some pix and videos showing some of the mobility moves for shoulders that we covered in class.

Praying child pose using blocks. Your forehead can go on the block, if you like.

Use a block, ball, or short towel. Stand, sit, or or face-down.

Use one arm at a time if you need the stability of the other arm on the floor. For a challenge, use both arms at the same time.

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Cobbler Partner Pose

Posted on September 10, 2024 by thinkfirst

Cobbler or butterfly pose with partners. If you are partner A, make sure you are sitting so that the hips are level with the knees. This might require a wedge or hips up on a blanket. The strap goes around the back at the tops of the hips or just at the low back; it’s personal preference. Partner B supports equally the strap and feet up on shins of partner A. Find the best placement for the feet on shins and resistance on the strap. This requires communication between partners. Stay and breath for a minute or 2, then switch.



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Partner Yoga

Posted on April 17, 2024 by thinkfirst

We took some pictures of our fun partner yoga day. All were very good sports.

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7 movements or tapping for healthy lymphatic flow

Posted on August 21, 2023 by thinkfirst
6 places to tap, rub or massage for lymphatic flow

As part of the class warm up we sometimes massage or tap these spots to wake up the lymphatic flow. Gentle rubbing/pulling in the order given so as to open and begin the clearing and draining at the largest body filtering spot first.
1) Above and below collar bones
2) Jaw line under ears
3) Arm pit, front chest, on back behind arm pit
4) Abdomen between navel and sternum
5) Groin/Hip crease
6) Behind knees

Then the 7th important move is to jump and shake for a minute or so. This is a simple short routine to do everyday to keep the body’s filtration system moving. To get more details of this routine, look here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIJZKjoO-tM

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Welcome Year of the Rabbit 2023

Posted on January 17, 2023 by thinkfirst

Just for fun we have a class devoted to the Chinese New Year. The class will be Jan 31 2023. It’s the year of the Rabbit.
Were you born after January in any of these years: 1951, 1963, 1975 or 1987?
The Rabbit is associated with the blossoming energy of fertile spring and represents new life. The Rabbit has special affinity with children and anyone in need of nurturing and protection. If you are a rabbit, you might find you are drawn to home and family and willing to make sacrifices for them. Early morning or a quiet peaceful background suits you best. The blessing of the rabbit is the protective, generous supportive care given, but the challenge is the need for constant reassurance.
There is also the mythology of the Rabbit that indicates cleverness, craftiness, quickness and good luck.


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Anti-fragile yoga practice

Posted on June 23, 2022 by thinkfirst

More links with great resources around the interwebs.
First on the subject of supplements. Osteoporosis cannot be simplified down to the idea that it is a “calcium deficiency.” There are other nutrients and minerals that work in concert with calcium, like magnesium, K2, D3 and Boron to name a few. Get more education, then evaluate your own personal circumstances to decide if you need supplements, and which ones.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OD7T5GF6b28

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pdxOz7zAio

Next, some info on learning how to fall. Everyone, no matter your age or physical condition, accidents and falls will happen. Learning techniques of the best way to fall is good practice for the inevitable.
https://www.aarp.org/health/conditions-treatments/info-2017/how-to-fall-safely.html


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVzzJ4xDgoE

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