09/20/2022
Online pre-recorded yoga classes may be beneficial for people with knee osteoarthritis, a new study found. However, the benefits diminished once people stopped practicing regularly.
Streaming yoga classes have opened up yoga to a wider audience. But there are many nuances that may be missed, especially for people new to yoga..
So people with a chronic condition, such as knee osteoarthritis, may want to find a yoga therapist or yoga teacher experienced in helping people with that condition.
Knee Osteoarthritis: Yoga May Offer Some Relief, Research Shows
A new study found that online yoga improved physical function in people with knee osteoarthritis, but the benefits decreased after 12 weeks, as did participation in the activity. Practicing yoga regularly, according to research, may be beneficial for the long-term management of knee osteoarthritis.
09/12/2022
Today's (9/12) Mindfulness Yoga class at Tone Studio in Owen Sound is canceled. Class will start again on Sept. 19.
For more info on my in person and online classes, check out my website.
Mindfulness Yoga Class | Shawn Radcliffe
In this online yoga class, relax and focus with a gentle but powerful mix of yoga poses, breathing, and meditation … from the comfort of your own home.
09/10/2022
Fall is coming and Mindfulness Yoga is back in person.
Starting September 12, Monday Mindfulness will be held at Tone Studio in Owen Sound. Check out my latest newsletter for details.
https://mailchi.mp/62e58bf44eb0/shawn-radcliffe-yoga-newsletter-20267301
02/25/2022
In many of the yoga classes that I teach, we use breath ratios to achieve different effects. One of these is lengthening the breath. Here is an article I wrote for Yoga Journal about that specific effect.
The One Thing You Need to Know to Slow Your Breath
This simple breathing technique will help you finally master lengthening your inhalations and exhalations.
01/19/2022
You may have heard about the "detox" benefits of yoga, especially at this time of year. Here's what we really know about that.
https://www.yogajournal.com/practice/does-yoga-detox-your-body/ #
Does Yoga Really Detox Your Body?
Is yoga detoxifying? A look at whether twisting poses and sweating in yoga can help detox your body or remove unwanted toxins.
01/07/2022
Moving into a yoga pose in different ways can open up new aspects of the pose for you, and help you be more mindful while transitioning. Here are six ways to move into Trikonasana, or Triangle Pose.
6 Ways to Transition Into Triangle Pose
Triangle Pose, or Trikonasana, is a common yoga pose that can be entered from several different ways. Here's how to safely sequence it.
10/11/2021
Being able to point the mind in a direction of your choosing can lead to greater clarity and a profound sense of peace. One tool used in yoga to help you achieve this is mantra, repetition of a special word or phrase.
Mantra as a Support for Focusing the Mind | Yoga Well Institute
mantra can support you in pursuit of a focused mind, and a state of Yoga. Learn more about mantra in this blog post!
07/02/2021
Summer is here, which means you can do yoga anywhere. On your deck. In the park. On a mountain.
You can even do my Online Mindfulness Yoga class anywhere* ... because it's online.
Class is offered two times a week:
- Mondays 9:30 am to 10:30 am
- Wednesdays 8:15 am to 9:15 am
Drop-in, monthly, and 10-class passes available.
For more information: https://shawnradcliffe.com/online-mindfulness-yoga-class/
* Anywhere you have an internet connection
05/05/2021
Sometimes when you’re faced with an important decision, you can clearly see the best path forward. At those moments, a quiet voice inside you — call it intuition or knowing — directs you toward the right choice. Other times, things are not quite so clear. Here are some tips for making the most of your intuition.
Using Your Intuition to Make Tough Choices | Yoga Well Institute
You know when you have to make a tough choice, and don't know which way is "right"? It's time to use your intuition.