My name is Landen, I live in Pembroke Massachusetts, I am the owner of Emerald Yoga Studio. In the past I have struggled to meditate because I didn’t realize there were other ways to meditate besides just sitting in stillness. As someone with a very overactive brain, sitting still just didn’t seem like something that was going to be relaxing to me. Through a lot of trial and error I have found some great tools through meditation that I have been able to adapt into my daily life.
Read More2020 has been a year for the books. Unfortunately, it hasn’t been in a good way for many people. There has been an increase in both the number of people suffering from mental health conditions and the severity of them. While focusing on how to improve the condition is beneficial, it’s also important to give attention to factors that can make it worse so as to be prepared for it.
Read MoreNamaste, holiday elves!
2020 has been an … interesting year. And now it’s time for holiday shopping.
Read MoreThere’s a host of common ailments that most, if not all of us experience from time to time. Remedies and treatments for these maladies abound. Some are found in pharmaceuticals and others come from more natural sources. So what are some natural ways to combat some common ailments?
Read MoreYour home should be your safe haven -- the place where you feel relaxed, happy, and at peace. But when bad energy is lingering around, your home can quickly become the complete opposite -- a place of hostility and negativity. And when you have this negative energy in your home, it can affect every other aspect of your life. That’s why house cleansing can be an important part in your personal well-being.
I recently lost someone in my life who I had met over twelve years ago. Katja was my first ‘real’ relationship. Though we weren’t together for an eternity, the time that we did have together, and afterwards was very impactful on my life. She was the kind of person that when you walked into a room you could feel her energy as soon as you entered. She wanted to help everyone, while sacrificing her own wellness. Katja was a creative person with a drive for life when I met her. Through the years of knowing her she sadly became sicker with her eating disorder that ultimately took her life.
Feeling stressed? It's understandable, given the chaos from this year's circus of events. Stress can take a serious toll on virtually all aspects of your health, whether mental, emotional or physical. If you're going to protect your health, you need to take steps to manage your stress? But what can you do to bring it down to a healthier level?
Read MoreIf you're one of those amazing people who bought a gym membership and have actually made good use of it, your fitness regime may have been disrupted by the gym closures that have occurred nationwide. While this can be frustrating, there's no good reason for it to remain a setback. Here's how you can get yourself going while the gyms are closed.
Read MoreMillions of people live with constant back pain every day. Needless to say, this pain can be uncomfortable and excruciating. While there may be multiple factors contributing to your back pain, these three suggestions can help relieve it.
Read MoreMeditation has many health benefits. It helps you slow down and take a moment to ground yourself in the world. Because of this grounding nature, it releases stress and helps you relax. But meditating can be hard to do, especially if you’re new to it. Here are some tips to help you meditate like a pro.
Read MoreYou know that feeling where all of the ideas and thoughts are swirling in your head and you feel completely overwhelmed? I know that all too well and for a long time I really struggled with trying to remember every little detail...and also being productive. This might not sound like yoga but trust me, if you can’t get your ideas and thoughts processed, you’ll have a much harder time meditating or relaxing in an asana.
Read MoreBuilding up core strength is critical to improving your balance over time. Also, increasing strength and flexibility in your legs and feet is crucial. If you're struggling with balance issues, it may be time to work with a trainer or physical therapist.
Read MoreAs we head into our third month of safe in place orders and we start to see guidelines lifted I want to provide you with some important reminders to ease your worries about the studio.
Read MoreYoga is a multi-century old exercise and art, created with the aim of uniting both the body and soul together to bring it closer to divine truth and understanding. It is one of the best ways to regain the peace and balance you are searching for in life. Here are three things you can do before your yoga session to get the most out of it.
Read MoreIf you’re like most, stressors are all around you. Whether you’re raising a family or furthering your career, life is often a trying experience. Mindfulness, however, can help ease that burden. But what is mindfulness, anyway? It’s probably just a buzzword you’ve heard now and again but never really thought about. So today we’re going to talk about it.
Read MoreSo I finally decided that I was going to give yoga another try. I have dabbled in yoga on and off for 15 years. If anyone knows me they know that I am considered “Hollywood” when it comes to doing anything. So I went to my closet and looked over the 35 pairs of yoga pants I have accumulated over the years. NO. None of them will do. I NEED Lulu’s! I marched myself to the store and finally tried on a pair. the woman at the store told me how great I looked! I was in LOVE! So comfy, so chic, so cool! They also made me look 10lbs smaller! BONUS! I was going to be that yoga person. I felt amazing. I got a nice top to match. Not form fitting mind you, just loose fitting T-shirt. (But it had the logo)
Read MoreSo you wanna be a yogi huh? Well let me fill you in on what exactly you’re getting yourself into shall I?
Yoga, so relaxing. Deep breathing, meditate for hours, be stretchy like Gumby and you’re on your way to being the best version of yourself, right? WRONG! That’s not all there is to being a true yogi and living the yogi lifestyle.
Read MoreHi! my name is Beth. I am a “yogi wannabe”!
Where to begin…. I got into yoga because I wanted to learn how to stretch & recover from some surgery, but little did I know what I was in for. I was looking for something to help me be more flexible and in tune with my body, and I didn’t want to revert to my old “bending down to get the Frito that fell on the floor” routine anymore!
I took my first class at Emerald Yoga with Landen and was taken in hook, line, and sinker (or you can say “cat” “cow” and “corpse”)
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