Oxygen Yoga and Fitness - Upper Richmond

01/29/2026

Why Electrolytes Matter 💧
Electrolytes support hydration, muscle function, and recovery — especially after a sweaty class.

Easy Electrolyte Drinks:
• Water + lemon + pinch of sea salt + honey
• Coconut water + splash of citrus
• Water + berries + pinch of sea salt

Sip, rehydrate, and feel your best ✨

01/28/2026

Protect Your Wrists in Yoga & Fitness 💪

• Create a small pocket of air under the palm to avoid dumping into the wrist
• Spread fingers wide and press evenly through the knuckles
• Keep a soft microbend in the elbows to reduce joint strain
• Stack wrists under shoulders when weight-bearing
• Engage your core to take pressure off the arms
• Modify when needed (fists, blocks, or forearms)

Strong wrists start with mindful setup ✨

01/27/2026

01/26/2026

Weekly Mantra
✨ I trust the timing of my life. ✨

A reminder to release the rush, soften expectations, and allow things to unfold as they’re meant to. When we trust the timing, we create space for patience, growth, and grace — both on and off the mat.

Breathe. Stay present. Trust the journey.

01/25/2026

Child’s Pose (Balasana)

Benefits:
Calms the nervous system, relieves stress, and promotes relaxation.

Stretches:
Lower back, hips, thighs, ankles, shoulders.

Strengthens:
Gently supports the spine and core awareness.

How to Practice:
Knees down, hips to heels, fold forward, breathe and rest.

01/22/2026

Chair vs. Goddess ✨ What’s the Difference?

🪑 Chair Pose (Utkatasana)
• Feet hip-width apart
• Hips sit back and down like a chair
• Knees track forward
• Creates heat, focus, and core engagement

Why we use it: Builds full-leg strength, balance, and mental stamina.

👑 Goddess Pose (Utkata Konasana)
• Feet wide, toes turned out
• Hips sink straight down
• Knees press out over toes
• Feels grounded, powerful, and open

Why we use it: Strengthens inner thighs and glutes while opening the hips.

✨ In short:
Chair = narrow stance, forward energy
Goddess = wide stance, grounded power

Both are yoga poses. Both are strong. Both belong on the mat. 💛

01/20/2026

Ways to Calm the Mind ✨

• Take 5 slow, intentional breaths
• Step outside and get fresh air
• Move your body gently—stretch, walk, flow
• Put your phone down for a few minutes
• Ground yourself by noticing what you can see, hear, and feel
• Sip something warm and nourishing
• Practice gratitude—name 3 things you’re thankful for

Small moments of calm add up. 💛

01/19/2026

Mantra of the Week ✨

I am creating a life that feels good to live.

Move with intention. Breathe with purpose. Choose what nourishes your body, mind, and soul—on and off the mat. 💛

01/18/2026

Pose of the Week: Tree Pose (Vrksasana) ✨

Tree Pose invites balance, patience, and steady growth. As you root down through one foot and rise tall through your spine, find stillness in your gaze and trust your process—strength builds one breath at a time.

Benefits

Improves balance, focus, and body awareness

Builds confidence and calm through steady breathing

Encourages grounding and mental clarity

Strengthens

Ankles and feet

Calves and thighs

Core and spinal stabilizers

Stretches

Inner thighs and hips

Ankles

Side body (with arms overhead)

🌳 Tip: Keep your standing leg strong and avoid placing the foot on the knee. Hands can rest at heart center or reach high like branches toward the sky.

Namaste 🧘‍♀️

01/16/2026

BREATHE 🤍
A simple way to reset anytime:

• Inhale through your nose for 4
• Hold gently for 1
• Exhale slowly through your nose for 4

Repeat for 1–3 minutes.
Let your shoulders soften.
Let your breath slow you down.

Sometimes the pause is the practice.

01/15/2026

❄️ Afternoon Classes Are Running ❄️

Morning classes were cancelled due to the snow, but afternoon classes are on. Please leave plenty of time to travel safely 🤍