Ritz Mountain Yoga

03/16/2026

https://yogauonline.com/yoga-practice-teaching-tips/yoga-teaching/new-study-documents-yogas-powerful-anti-aging-benefits/

What if a single practice could lower your blood sugar, sharpen your memory, protect your heart, reduce loneliness, and cut your risk of frailty — all at the same time? That's what a rigorous 2024 RCT study found.

03/15/2026

💚MONDAY 💚
‼️schedule change in APRIL‼️
12-step programs are not just for drugs and alcohol, there are over 200 programs that use a 12 step model.
Yoga of 12Step Recovery(Y12sr) Takes place every MONDAY at 6:30 in the Ritz Mountain Yoga studio, Livonia.
ANYONE dealing with an addictive behavior of ANY KIND or ANYONE affected by the addictive behavior of others are welcome to attend.
Donation based, judgment free, all stages of yoga and recovery welcome.
Nervous about showing up- PM me💚

02/11/2026

When the body slows down, whatever’s been waiting underneath finally has space to speak.

Unfelt emotions. Old thoughts. Restlessness that doesn’t have a clear reason.

That can feel uncomfortable, even threatening, to the nervous system.
Not because something is wrong, but because avoidance no longer works.

Stillness doesn’t create the discomfort.
It reveals what’s already been there.

02/10/2026

Heather is offering a Sound Bath on Saturday Feb. 28! The session starts with a light qigong warm up, a sound bath with crystal bowls and a warm cup of Botany-Bilt’s Blackberry Eucalyptus Tea. Details and tickets in the link below.

Relax into the soothing sounds crystal bowls. Warm up with Botany Bilt Blackberry Eucalyptus tea.

02/09/2026

Ardha Matsyendrasana (Half Lord of the Fishes Pose) — Alignment Guide

This image shows the correct vs incorrect alignment in Ardha Matsyendrasana, a seated spinal twist that improves spinal mobility, digestion, and posture when practiced mindfully.

✅ Correct Pose (Left Side)

• Hips level: Both sitting bones grounded evenly to protect the lower back.
• Thigh and hip spiral down: The extended leg stays active, preventing knee strain.
• Shoulders level: Chest stays open and broad instead of collapsing forward.
• Gentle spinal twist: Rotation comes from the spine, not from pulling with the arms.

❌ Incorrect Pose (Right Side)

• Uneven hips: One hip lifting creates pressure on the lower back.
• Collapsed shoulder: Over-twisting causes shoulder and neck tension.
• Forced twist: Twisting from the knee or pelvis increases injury risk.
• Misaligned foot and leg: Reduces stability and effectiveness of the pose.

Focus on length first, then twist. A stable base creates a safe and deeper spinal rotation.

02/04/2026

01/27/2026

A good read on the eyes 👀 and how you can use them to calm your nervous system. Meditation practitioners, it is so important to be aware of where your gaze is behind your closed eyelids and this is a good explaination of why.

I wish I could see like a chameleon, but I wouldn’t want to look like one. They have panoramic binocular eyes which can move independently from each other giving them 360° vision. That kind of sight would be very helpful to a parent! Each creatures’ eyes are uniquely suited to their way of life...

12/24/2025

Food Pantry collection was a success! Thank you to all who donated items over the past 2 months 🤗

Because of you, Monica was able to take several loads to the Lakeville community pantry and also to the Conesus cabinet.

Congrats to our giveaway winners; Sue, Jeff, and Heather!

And thank you Goat Isle Soap for donating one of our giveaways!

12/15/2025

This week we are celebrating 5 years together at the studio!
GO US!

You are invited to attend a FREE Restorative Yoga class this Saturday from 11am-12. The theme is Simplicity
… simple yoga poses
… simple propping
a less is more approach during this busy time of year.

If you are coming, please RSVP to Donii by email, ritzmtyoga@gmail.com or text 585-271-3862

Don’t forget to dress warmly and bring a blanket!

12/01/2025

Prenatal yoga teacher trainings are not offered very often so I wanted to put this on your radar if you or someone you know is interested! Heather is a dear friend, a devout yogi, and a mama who is passionate about how yoga can serve you both pre and post labor. This training will be offered at Yoga 170 in Fairport.
More details here👇🏼

https://www.heatheracomb.com/