Yoga Capitol with Jennifer Mellon

06/23/2024

Back practicing in my happy place 🧘🏻‍♀️

01/27/2024

I’m obviously biased to “Light on Yoga: The Definitive Guide to Yoga Practice, by B.K.S. Iyengar,” but these all are must reads for any yogi hoping to deepen their practice.

Fourteen teachers shared recommendations for students at all levels.

04/19/2023

“Because of this emphasis on connecting the mind and the body, yoga may lead to greater mental health benefits than other forms of exercise. Research suggests that yoga reduces anxiety, elevates mood and reduces stress, perhaps more than aerobic exercise. A 2023 clinical trial also found that yoga reduces symptoms of depression and improves sleep.”

It really is as healthy as people say. Here’s how to start a practice.

11/17/2022

I highly recommend Yoga Nidra for those who have never tried! There are great classes at local studios here in the Alexandria and DC area. Winter is a wonderful time to incorporate this healing experience into your yoga practice.

If chaturangas, vinyasas, and hot rooms aren’t your thing, understandable. But don’t...

02/23/2022

Another benefit of yoga across a lifespan.

The need for healthy, active grandparents who can help with child-rearing may be encoded in our genes.

07/07/2021

During the COVID-19 pandemic, my beloved studios were closed and virtual classes were not always an option. I was apprehensive about Peloton yoga classes, but quickly fell in love with the range of music, variety of teachers and class options. As an Iyengar teacher, I was pleasantly surprised by the focus on proper alignment. What are your thoughts? Have you tried Peloton yoga?

When you think of Peloton, you probably think of intense indoor cycling classes and or maybe even guided runs, but it is fast-becoming a household name for yoga, too, specially with the global relaunch of Peloton yoga.The global relaunch of Peloton yoga means the expansion of Peloton Yoga’s instru...

04/13/2021

In a time of isolation and racial unrest, people in the Black community are tapping into a yoga to get a sense of reprieve. Within the past year, teachers say they have seen an increasing number of Black men and women either practicing yoga or working to become instructors.

03/07/2021

“Super-Short Classes Are the Best Thing About Doing Pandemic Yoga At Home”

It would never be worth hauling yourself to the studio for a 11 minute class—but it’s just the thing between Zooms.

02/11/2021

'Yoga practice could be linked to increased gray matter volume in the hippocampus, a key structure for memory; increased volume in certain regions of the prefrontal cortex, the seat of higher-order cognition; and greater connectivity across the default mode network. This network plays a role in processing memories and emotions and 'what we call self-referential processing—processing information about yourself,' explains Jessica Damoiseaux, a cognitive neuroscientist at Wayne State University and co-author of the review paper."

Brain-scan studies hint that the ancient practice may benefit areas associated with memory, emotion and thinking

01/09/2021

Almost 10 years ago I made one of the best decisions for me - I signed up for 532Yoga Teacher Training. I thought I was just advancing my personal practice. I fell in love with teaching - kids and adults. In this life season I’m not teaching as much as I used to, but that’s the beauty of yoga - it’s with you always. If you have questions, please reach out. My teachers - Suzanne Leitner-Wise & Ginny Loving are two of the very best. Can’t say enough about this program. 🙏❤️🙏

It’s Official. And so exciting! Our next Yoga Teacher Training, led by Suzanne and Ginny, will take place at The St.James premier facility!
200 hour Registered Teacher Training Program, and 100 hour Personal Practice Program will start on February 6.
Email Suzanne@532Yoga.com for more details!
Ginny Loving The St. James