Studio COVID Re-Opening Protocols
Current Safety Protocols We ask that you not come to the studio if you are feeling ill, if you have a tempreture of 99 degrees or above, if you have been in contact with someone who has been diagnosed…Read More
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Parking Secrets for Yoga in Old Town Alexandria
Where to park? One of the most common questions from new students is "Where do I park?" Over the years in Old Town, this question has gotten trickier to answer. Personally, my favorite spot is the lig…Read More
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Sun Salutations Videos for Home Practice
Watch these videos a few times and follow along to build muscle memory for completing two types of Sun Salutations. You can then feel confident going to your local vinyasa yoga class. Note that…Read More
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Awaken the Senses: A Mindfulness Workshop to Cultivate Awareness, Gratitude, and Resilience
When you had breakfast this morning, were you reading the paper, reaching new levels on Candy Crush, or mindlessly watching the morning weather report? Did you even notice the sensation or taste of th…Read More
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Yoga, Massage, and your Fascia
The latest buzzword in wellness circles these days is "fascia" (pronounced fash-ya). Bodywork specialists have known about this underappreciated organ for years, but it is only recently with the growi…Read More
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Yoga and the Fight Against Cancer Part III
In our final post about Strength, Cancer, and Yoga, I'll be sharing my own story about prevention. Some things are inevitable. Yoga reminds us that we cannot control everything. What we have to do is …Read More
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Yoga and the Fight Against Cancer Part II
This month we are focused on the concept of Strength as well as bringing awareness to the healing and prevention benefits of Yoga. Many of us don't know how strong we are until we are forced to conf…Read More
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Yoga and the Fight Against Cancer Part I
October is well known as Breast Cancer and Liver Cancer Awareness Month. February is National Cancer Prevention Month. We recognize the value of these campaigns during certain times of the year; at R…Read More
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Summer Heat Brings out the Creativity in our Yoga Practice
During the summer months, our adventurous side seems to shine strong! Maybe it’s all the extra sun? That’s why for August we are focusing on Creativity. Separating this from the need to enterta…Read More
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Local Yoga Teacher Spotlight: Rebekah Young
Who is Rebekah Young? Friend, Foodie, Reader, Reality TV watcher, Dog Lover & Refresh’s Slow Flow, Vinyasa, Stretch and Refresh and Beginner Series Teacher Recently we had a chance to talk wi…Read More
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Yoga and the Mind-Body Connection: Anatomy Lessons at Refresh
Over the past two months Refresh has offered two continuing education opportunities to learn more about the body: (1) Lower Back Lecture held by Dr. Vivek Sinha, and (2) Pelvic Floor Workshop hel…Read More
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HIIT Combined with Yoga. The best of both worlds in Old Town Alexandria!
Who is Amanda Joy?! Mom, Wife, Friend, Fitness Enthusiast, Yoga Teacher, Barre Instructor, & Refresh’s Sweat and Refresh Teacher! Recently we had a chance to do a fly-by conversation with Amanda…Read More