Last week I was feeling pretty run down, and decided to take a few days off from physical activity. Still, I made the effort to attend a class at The Woods Yoga called “Heat it Updog.” It did not go well. Postures that are usually fun for me were torture. I fell on my buttContinue reading “March Madness and a Brief Hiatus”
Author Archives: Mandy Dion
Jivamukti Yoga at Jala Yoga & Art
In my search for new styles of yoga to experience, “Jivamukti” was not a term that I came across frequently. I believe that Jala Yoga & Art may in fact be the only studio in Rhode Island that offers this practice. Going in with zero expectations was super exciting! I easily found metered street parkingContinue reading “Jivamukti Yoga at Jala Yoga & Art”
Yin Yoga at Bristol Parks & Recreation
Yin Yoga is something I’ve had plenty of experience with. I believe I was in one of the first pop-up Yin classes at Rhode Island Hot Yoga before it was even added to the regular schedule. Right away, it became a practice I loved and tried to get to as much as I could, becauseContinue reading “Yin Yoga at Bristol Parks & Recreation”
Beginner AntiGravity Yoga at Raffa Yoga
For weeks I’ve been saying, “I just need to hang upside down!” My prayers were answered by Raffa Yoga offering this class for beginners on a Sunday morning. This class is a fusion of yoga and acrobatics. Yoga, because of the focus on the mind body connection and the breath. Acrobatics, because you’re hanging fromContinue reading “Beginner AntiGravity Yoga at Raffa Yoga”
Mindful Yoga for the Winter Blues at PBH Yoga & Wellness
Almost everyone I know battles with seasonal depression, myself included. We seem to want to mentally hibernate in the winter, even though our bodies are not meant for it. One thing leads to another, and suddenly you realize you haven’t done anything but sit in bed and watch Netflix for a month. It’s like thatContinue reading “Mindful Yoga for the Winter Blues at PBH Yoga & Wellness”
Restorative Yoga at Ten Trees Yoga & Wellness
After a crazy few weeks of focusing heavily on Inferno Hot Pilates, throwing Hot Buti Yoga into the mix, and trying all kinds of new things, I was sorely in need of some healing yoga. Feeling strong feels great, but sometimes tightness and soreness comes along with that new muscle build. I’d heard from multipleContinue reading “Restorative Yoga at Ten Trees Yoga & Wellness”
Hot Buti Yoga at The Barre & Yoga Experience
Early mornings are a struggle for me, but I’d been dying to try this class so I had to make an exception. With my good friend and colleague Gianna in tow, I arrived at this gorgeous little studio around 6:45AM on a Monday morning. I was still half asleep and couldn’t stomach any coffee, butContinue reading “Hot Buti Yoga at The Barre & Yoga Experience”
Hatha Morning (Intermediate) at Providence Power Yoga Annex
On my first venture, I figured I would go easy on myself and revisit a studio I’d been to before. I’d previously attended a Heated Vinyassa class at Providence Power Yoga, but left with mixed feelings. When I saw a seemingly more challenging class offered on their schedule, I was quick to dive back in.Continue reading “Hatha Morning (Intermediate) at Providence Power Yoga Annex”
And so my journey begins…
For over two years now, I have been practicing Original Hot Yoga (aka Bikram Yoga) regularly. And by regularly, I mean about every other day… or sometimes streaks of 50 days of classes in a row. I’ve fallen in love with the practice and it has changed my life so much, that I have decidedContinue reading “And so my journey begins…”
New England Yoga Tour 