In the summer of 2013, I sustained a brain injury that forced me to drop out of school and take a significant amount of time off work. Many people are aware that a concussion can lead to headaches, nausea, dizziness, pressure in the head, difficulty focusing, and sensitivity to light and noise, but not everyone…
For as long as I can remember, movement has always been a major part of my life. From many years of training in dance, to pole & circus arts to 8 years of competitive downhill skiing; it’s a lifestyle that I have continuously chosen to embrace through time. In the last 5 years of my…
In my experience, reggae music can empower a yoga practice by enlivening the space in which asanas arise and imbuing the yogi with uplifting notes and powerful truths. I’ve always believed that one of the major gifts of yoga is its capacity to unlock and refine our innate human essence, and I have found that…
Working with a DJ in a workshop setting has been a dream of mine of a long time. The live element of music creates a feedback loop between the participants and the DJ that is palpable. I am interested in this sense of presence and spontaneity that only a live musician or DJ can bring…
We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Stretch will be hosting a research project “Mindful Brain Yoga: a pilot study on yoga for concussion”.
We have decided to offer a summer prenatal series for our mamas to be! On Sunday evenings with Meighlin McNeil. Prenatal Yoga strengthens the body, relieves pregnancy discomforts and calms the mind. In this positive and supportive class we move through modified yoga asana, to meet the needs of each trimester, and breathing exercise to…
Some limited-time specials ending this weekend:
The response generated from the VOKRA fundraising events has been just phenomenal. We are very happy to see it and hope that many orphan kittens will get good homes from all this publicity!
We offer this class to our community because we know how precious and transformative trying yoga at a young age can be! Experience the magic of sharing your practice with the little ones.
Mind:flu:ness – moment-by-moment awareness of our thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations, and surrounding environment. || So, what’s all the fuss about mindfulness? Will it really help us cope with stress, improve sleep, decrease depression and increase compassion? Is it actually going to enhance relationships and change our brains? Well, maybe, yes. But more simply, mindfulness is…