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6 reasons every runner should practice yoga

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1. Mental Focus.
Yoga provides the perfect opportunity for runners to improve our mental game.  Precise alignment cues and dynamic flow sequences demand that we carefully attune to the way our bodies are moving in space, and to listen to what our bodies have to tell us as we move.  The heightened body awareness that we develop on the yoga mat translates into an enhanced ability to tune in to our pace, our form, and the inevitable twinges and niggles that come up as we run.  And when our minds begin to wander – as they most certainly will – yoga teaches us to watch where they go.  We learn to repeatedly bring our minds back into the moment, and manage the negative self talk that all to often undermines our best efforts as runners and human beings.

2. Breath control.
Yoga teaches us to coordinate our breath with Read More »6 reasons every runner should practice yoga

Teacher Feature – Tracey Noseworthy

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This month we are delighted to introduce you to Tracey Noseworthy who has been teaching at Hemma since we opened! She is an integral part of the Hemma family and you need to come take a class with her and experience her infectious positive energy! She teaches Vinyasa Flow on Wednesdays at 9am, and Fridays at 5pm.

1. When did you start practicing Yoga and why?
I started practicing yoga when I got pregnant with my first child.  I was a totally A-type personality, and recognized the opportunity to slow down a little, breathe more and wanted to root my energy and love the pregnancy.  Wow!  It did just that and so much more, as I followed up with so much after my delivery and ever since.

2. How has Yoga helped you in your life? 
Yoga has helped me in more ways than I think I even realize. It has definitely helped with my physical strength, flexibility, endurance and balance.  It has taught me how to breathe, when to Read More »Teacher Feature – Tracey Noseworthy