THE OYF BLOG
Mind, Body, Soul
This week’s theme has been all about taking time for yourself. I have had the opportunity to hop around a bunch of the Oxygen studios this week and talk to clients about what they like to do to take time for themselves. Of course, coming to yoga was the one thing they...
Self Care isn’t Selfish
Putting yourself first is not an act of selfishness, it is an act of self care. When boarding an air plane, there is always some sort of safety presentation and when it comes to the part about the oxygen masks, what do they say? Put your mask on first before assisting...
Disconnect to Reconnect
We all know the mind is a powerful thing. There is a large understanding that there is a deep connection between the mind and the body. The medical community has been slowly shifting gears and realizing that our mental state can have profound effect on our bodies and...
Benefits of a Regular Fitness or Workout Routine
Maintaining a regular workout routine is key to living a healthy lifestyle and successfully achieving your personal fitness goals. As said in a previous blog there are many reasons why keeping a regular routine is so important, and the same reasons apply here. You...
Incorporating Push Ups into our Classes
Oxygen yoga is well known for their Fast and Furious Fusion class. It combines the perfect combination of yoga with a fitness kick to it. This is a total body workout targeting all muscle groups while incorporating some cardio to burn the unwanted fat while toning...
Routine
"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit.” -Aristotle These words are so true. Since the early stages of life we benefit from keeping a regular routine. Parents are encouraged to set up routine for their children, with a proper eating...
Seasonal Foods
Seasonal Foods Now that spring is here, we have the privilege to indulge in a variety of foods that are now in season. There are so many benefits of eating at this time of year there is more to choose from, better quality and taste, more and in some cases cheaper....
First Class Fears
First Class Fears… Coming to your first yoga class can be intimidating. There are so many things to keep tabs on. Showing up on time, finding parking, signing up, what to wear and bring and studio ettiequte. And that is just getting you to the class. Sometimes you...
Spring Forward
Spring Forward They say April showers bring May flowers, but what do the April showers and sunny spring days bring to you? Spring is about shading the layers of winter, cleaning out the clutter, and feeling reenergized by the sun. It is now very common for people to...