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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 … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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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 dealConsidering 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 showerReflecting … Continue reading →

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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. … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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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

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 … Continue reading →

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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 … Continue reading →

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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, … Continue reading →

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