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Homeward Wellness Yoga & Fitness Certified Husband and Wife Yoga duo located in Lake Country. Connect for class schdule or private sessions 🧘‍♂️🤸🏼‍♀️ http://iamyogawarrior.com/2022/beth-polensky

We specialize in Trauma Sensitive Yoga, Yoga for Runners, private sessions, kids Yoga, and practice all styles in between.

Some places feel like home.Some people are home. And some positions become home❤️
19/06/2025

Some places feel like home.

Some people are home.

And some positions become home❤️

As I reflected on this vibrant flow I taught to these lovely ladies I had two thoughts:✨As seen in the first picture, Yo...
23/05/2025

As I reflected on this vibrant flow I taught to these lovely ladies I had two thoughts:

✨As seen in the first picture, Yoga is supposed to be individualized to you physically, mentally, and emotionally. I instructed this group to greet their neighbor and then completely forget they were in the same room. They were to practice to their own capabilities as if it was only me and them. They understood the assignment.

✨ affirmations are so powerful, but rarely do we say them aloud to ourselves. Society has taught us that it is being self absorbed to talk highly of ourselves and we need to be humble by saving that praise for others. As your local Yoga instructor I am here to tell you it’s more than okay to affirm yourself. Do it daily. Your inner self will thank you.

Lennyn got to practice her Locust Pose before Mommy got to teach for a beautiful group of ladies!
18/05/2025

Lennyn got to practice her Locust Pose before Mommy got to teach for a beautiful group of ladies!

Come kick off the launching of The Wellness Collective with me! There are still spots available and only a few hours le...
16/05/2025

Come kick off the launching of The Wellness Collective with me!

There are still spots available and only a few hours left to snag a ticket to this event! Yoga hosted by Beth of 🤩

Comment or DM for signup details

Day 6 of is Tadasana, Mountain Pose. This posture requires patience. It looks like one of the easiest which means you ...
07/05/2025

Day 6 of is Tadasana, Mountain Pose.

This posture requires patience. It looks like one of the easiest which means you actually need to pay attention to the details.

Standing with feet together or shoulder width apart, evenly distribute your weight flattening out both feet’s arches. Engaging the quads by turning the thighs inward, lift up on the knee caps. Eliminate the arching in your low back by keeping your pelvis square and correcting any tilt. Core stays tight along with glutes. Chest stays open by rolling shoulders slightly back. Once arms are raised over head shoulders slightly drop away from ears. Head stays natural, eyes closed or soft gaze.

Then, once every box is checked surrender.☀️

Day 5 of is Phalakasana, Plank Pose. I promised an easier one today, but there’s a lot packed into this pose! But down...
05/05/2025

Day 5 of is Phalakasana, Plank Pose. I promised an easier one today, but there’s a lot packed into this pose! But down, core tight, heels back, active thighs, strong spine, stacked wrists and shoulders, neck in line with the spine….and breathe🥰

Day 4 of is Sirsasana II, tripod headstand. Honestly I’m only doing this one today because our 7 year old begged for i...
04/05/2025

Day 4 of is Sirsasana II, tripod headstand. Honestly I’m only doing this one today because our 7 year old begged for it. I swear tomorrow will be an easier one!

If you are wanting to try out headstands, the tripod is an excellent place to start. This advanced pose will strengthen your core and shoulders. Make sure to not sink your neck into your shoulders and stay active by extending the neck and squeezing your shoulder blades together. Once your knees are resting on your elbows try to extend your legs up, up, up and hold!

Day 3 of is Urdhva Dhanurasana, Wheel Pose!This back bend, chest opener, inversion is a challenge for even the most se...
03/05/2025

Day 3 of is Urdhva Dhanurasana, Wheel Pose!

This back bend, chest opener, inversion is a challenge for even the most seasoned yogis. The modifications go on and on for this one so everyone can give it a try.

Option to start and or stay in a bridge is a good alternative here as well.

From your back push into the palms lifting your hips to the sky. Feel your pelvis peel open, your spine lengthen, and your shoulders widen. Wheel pose is typically done at the end of your practice when the body is warm, so don’t expect to stop drop and wheel like our girl did! Beginner keep those knees bent almost in a reverse table top, and walk those hands out away from the body. Advanced walk your feet toward your wrists, lift a leg, or reach for an ankle.

Bend so you don’t break😉

Better late than never ahhhhh!Day #2 of is Vrksasana, Tree Pose. This balancing pose allows you to challenge yoursel...
03/05/2025

Better late than never ahhhhh!

Day #2 of is Vrksasana, Tree Pose. This balancing pose allows you to challenge yourself while opening your hips.

Flatten out your foot minimizing the arch as much as you can and activate your quad by slightly bending your knee making sure not to over extend. The key is to keep your pelvis square and your hips open. Start by kick standing your foot against your ankle. If your balance seems strong and your pelvis is still open raise your foot to rest against your calf. Avoid pushing your standing leg out. The raised knee should be pointing out to the side, not in front of you. If you’re still feeling strong here, go ahead and raise your foot to rest against your inner thigh. You can only raise your foot as high as you can keep your raised knee out to the side. The moment your knee starts pointing in toward your center you have lost the integrity of the pose because your hips are closing off.

Avoid putting your raised foot against the inside of the knee of your standing leg. This is a fan favorite in my kids Yoga classes, so grab those littles and balance together!

I promise tomorrow’s pose will be posted much earlier for more time to practice😉

DAY 1 of our May Yoga Challenge is Trikonasana, Triangle Pose. I started with this one because it’s my favorite full bod...
01/05/2025

DAY 1 of our May Yoga Challenge is Trikonasana, Triangle Pose.

I started with this one because it’s my favorite full body experience😍

The cues I give (for all these poses) are how I teach it based on experience, research, and discussions with PT’s and Chiropractors. I fully respect teachers doing it differently, but this is how I minimize injury in my classes.

Starting with wide legs make sure front toes are straight and back foot is parallel to the edge of your mat. Use a 45 degree angle if you have knee pain. In the video I show correction of an over extended knee cap to an active leg. Make sure you are not extending the front knee too far back but instead slightly bending it and activating the quad to support the weight.

Open your hips and pelvis as much as it’s comfortable. Avoid trying to fit between “two panes of glass.” That expression can lead to you straining your lower back by forcing your pelvis open further than your body allows.

Shifting your weight forward over the front leg, keep your core tight and lead with the front shoulder. Start to rotate your back arm up, front arm down, WHILE opening your chest. The goal is not to touch the floor, I repeat, the goal is not to touch the floor. The goal is to open your chest and shoulders. If you can touch the floor but you are rounding your back and rolling your top shoulder forward you’ve missed the mark. Your front hand will only go down as far as you can stay open. Drop it to your thigh, then your knee, calf, and then hover it above the floor. Try to avoid putting your hand on the ground, but rather activate your core to support you.

Option to keep your front knee bent at a 90 degree angle as well!

Tag us and 1 friend to Yoga with to be entered in a drawing to win a HW swag bag at the end of the month. And don’t forget to have fun!!

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Becoming Yogi Strong

Whether you are new to Yoga or experienced in the bend and flow practice I encourage you to join me on this lifestyle journey. Through guided meditation, breath control (Pranayama), and sequences of body movements and flows (Asanas) I will meet you wherever you are on your journey. Yoga is tailored to fit each individual’s personal needs and over my years teaching I have developed modifications to almost ever pose to do just that. Join me in a class, a park, your living room to fill your soul, expand your heart, clear your mind, and work that body! Drop in to try a class of the many styles I offer, Vinyasa Flow, Power Yoga, Yogalates, Weighted Yoga, and Restorative. I promise you will not be disappointed.

My soul honors your soul. I honor the place in you where the entire universe resides. I honor the light, love, truth, beauty, and peace within you because it is also within me. In sharing these things we are united, we are the same, we are one.