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“When we are grounded in our awareness, we can be more present with what we are experiencing in our bodies - in all the spaces that live...

Restorative yoga is a style of yoga that is more like a meditation practice than a movement practice. You are invited to slow down the...

Matcha has become a popular beverage of choice due to its taste, unique nutrient profile, health benefits and the versatility of the powder. Learn about what matcha is, its health benefits, and how to prepare a delicious cup of matcha at home! Table of Contents What is Matcha? Health Benefits of Matcha How to Prepare Ceremonial Matcha DIY Matcha Face Mask Recipe for Dry Skin Health Benefits of Matcha Video What is Matcha? Matcha is defined as “powdered tea” made from Japanese

The new year is upon us! During this time of year, many of us turn inward. We begin to reflect upon our year. This year has been extremely unusual, full of unique challenges, hardships and perhaps even some opportunities. We have been forced to adapt to a changing world. Perhaps we have this strong desire to erase 2020 from our minds. We may be eager for that fresh start. A new beginning. A clean slate. I can completely understand and relate to this sentiment. With that being

These Yoga for the Classroom practices are mindful movement breaks designed for both our classroom and virtual learners.

I look at this picture and cringe because I know that this habit will hurt my neck in the long run. This is because the average head...

So who wants to play Twister? A game of twists, turns, triumphs, struggles, uncertainty, falls and laughter. A game where you quite...

Explore Chair Pose with me today on the Yoga with Rachel YouTube channel! This is a quick 2-minute practice designed to help build strength and stability in the body! “Sit back, relax and enjoy the show!” But, is it always easy to just sit back and relax? I will illustrate what I mean by this question through using a real-world example. You are driving along. You look in your rear-view mirror to see someone tailgating you. You may feel anxious, upset or agitated with this dri

Explore Happy Baby with me on the Yoga with Rachel YouTube channel! Happy Baby reminds me of the importance of play. I experience so much joy and happiness in this posture. I feel silly. I laugh a lot. I use my imagination and creative mind as I investigate this pose. I just feel good in this posture! I firmly believe that we can all benefit from a little play time. Play gives us the opportunity to use our imagination, stay curious, become interested in the world around us,

Explore Dancer Pose with me on the Yoga with Rachel YouTube channel! This pose reminds me of the song, “Life’s a Dance,” by John Michael Montgomery. In dance, there are moments when we lead and times when we follow. Life can be like this too. There are times when we lean forward with our hearts wide open. We trust ourselves to move forward and take risks. We embrace the unknown, the uncertainties and the obstacles that may be standing in our way. We push forward. There are al

Explore Boat Pose with me on the Yoga with Rachel channel! You have more than likely heard the expression, “don’t rock the boat.” When we “rock the boat,” we are stirring up trouble, disrupting the normal flow and creating waves. This is said to create conflict, tension and unease. This may be useful in some situations; however, I would argue that there are times when we need to rock that boat in order to bring about much-needed change. This could involve speaking to your man

Explore Standing Wide-Legged Forward Fold with me on the Yoga with Rachel YouTube channel! There are times when we feel as if our life is turned upside down. Perhaps you feel as if you have hit rock bottom. You may feel stuck. Perhaps feelings of frustration emerge. You may become fearful that things may never improve. You may take actionable steps to turn your life around; however, another setback knocks you down. You may want to give up. I have experienced the above-mention