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It Is Workout Time!
I wanted to devote this post to some of the yogic poses that we do at Wellness Haven even in Gentle Yoga and Easy Yoga classes that are easily transformed into vigorous workouts for those who want more intense and calorie burning workouts. Problem Area: Muffin Top Belly Repeat the following set 3 times with 30…
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Gaining Clarity In Our Lives
Clarity is such a nice word, but how to we go about gaining clarity in our lives? You can conjure up images of pristine cool clear lakes, blue skies and everything crisp and beautiful. But a lack of clarity brings images of stumbling along in the dark, tripping over debris and sliding in the mud.…
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Yoga For Veterans
Yoga for Veterans is having a big impact on those coming back from active duty. Yoga is now practiced in the U.S. Army with other traditional exercises. Yoga has been found to be very beneficial to veterans that are suffering from depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. For post-traumatic stress disorder yoga has been found to…
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Cardiac Coherence Breathing
Scientific American tweeted very recently about “Cardiac Coherence Breathing.” It is a bit unfortunate that Scientific American gave Pranayama an American name. They did they did refer to alternate nostril breathing having been practiced and having its origins in India. They mention that Pranayama (“breath retention”) yoga was the first doctrine to build a theory around…
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Happy Holidays
We here at Wellness Haven Yoga would like to wish everyone happy holidays. We understand that during the holidays that some overindulge and find it hard to say “no” to extra food during this time of year! We have found that practicing a bit of mindfulness and eat in moderation during the holidays. This will…
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12 Weeks Jump Start Your Life Program
*** Always consult with your doctor before making any lifestyle changes. Wellness Haven 12 Weeks Jump Start Your Life Program This post has been created in response to all the questions we are asked by those who are interested in joining our 12 Weeks Unlimited Jump-Start Your Life Program. This is to jump-start your life weight…
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Pay Money to Exercise?
My eye opening conversation with my Coach in 2007 may just be the eye opener for many others! Coach: Do you exercise? Me: Of course I do! Coach: What do you do for exercise? Me: I run around my kids, take care of home, run errands and work as an IT professional! Coach (laughed in…
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BBC-Bollywood BootY Camp
Enroll in 4 weeks Bollywood BootY Camp and take your fitness to new heights! Call us: (925)819-6327 today! This is a booty building, butt lifting, thigh toning plan that will leave you with a killer lower body, as well as reduced body fat, improved cardiovascular endurance, increased lean muscle mass, functional strength, flexibility and balance. The instructor, Tina…
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Schedule Your Exercise
Focused determination, scheduling and consistent action are the key factors in seeing results no matter what your goal is. Too many people think but never start, some start but do not show consistent behavior, and some start and quit because they are a part of what is called ‘instant gratification society”. How about you? A…
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“Namaste” Explained by Yoga Journal
If you’re a new yogi or haven’t ever tried yoga you might think you know what the word ‘namaste’ means. But there is a deeper meaning to it than just the end of class. Learn more below: The Meaning of Namaste BYRITA GENO Question: So, what does Namaste mean anyway? My yoga teacher concludes every…
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Doing Yoga On The Go
If you are a person who travels a lot, whether it be for work or leisure, you may find yourself caught up in the stress and discomfort traveling can bring on. It is important to take the time to slow down and stretch. This article points out a few tips you can use to practice…
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San Ramon Yoga Sunday Workshop
Wellness Haven approach to yoga has progressed in many different ways over the years since we started. Over the course of the years, we have learned many different tools and techniques to reach the optimal yoga asana suitable to our body structure. Have you discovered that during yoga asanas you feel more tightness in some…