by Lori Skerjanz | Nov 10, 2020 | RestorativeYoga, StrengthPoses, YinStretches, Yoga
RAVI as a yoga prop is innovative and fun. RAVI Legs up Flow is a RAVI signature series with lots of options. Here is an introduction to a few shapes to stretch and strengthen the legs and core. In the RAVI Legs up Flow you experience: Stretch by using leverage...
by Lori Skerjanz | Nov 4, 2020 | Anxiety, Meditation, NotYoga, Stress, Yoga
When we meditate, we inject far-reaching and long-lasting benefits into our lives: We lower our stress levels, we get to know our pain, we connect better, we improve our focus, and we’re kinder to ourselves. ~Mindful.org Mindfulness Meditation helps us to...
by Lori Skerjanz | Oct 30, 2020 | RestorativeYoga, YinStretches, Yoga
Childs Pose | Balasana “Sometimes, in order to open up, we actually need a moment to pull back inward. To calm, insulate, and rest. Child’s pose provides a quiet moment to release effort and work, agendas and expectations and...
by Lori Skerjanz | Oct 27, 2020 | StrengthPoses, Yoga
Adding RAVI to a core strengthening pose like boat pose is a unique opportunity to target the strengthening effects. We are able to manipulate the center of mass (balance point) of the body by strategically adding weight. RAVI allows you to do this in a safe and...
by Lori Skerjanz | Oct 20, 2020 | Anxiety, NotYoga, PTSD, Stress
The weight is distributed evenly and wraps around you like a hug. Weighted blankets are commonly used to help prepare the body for sleep. The RAVI compact and portable version lets you take your comfort with you – anywhere you go. Traumatic experiences can have...
by Lori Skerjanz | Oct 15, 2020 | YinStretches, Yoga
In the Hatha Yoga tradition, this pose is named Gomukhasana which translates to cow face pose. Many yoga postures are named from nature. When viewed from the front, the knees resemble the snout and the arms resemble the ears. In the YIN Practice, the pose is named...
by Lori Skerjanz | Oct 13, 2020 | RestorativeYoga, Yoga
RAVI helps you relax more in Side Lying Relaxation Pose Side Lying Relaxation Pose is also known as Savasana on the side and offers all the benefits of traditional Savasana with some extra components. Drawing in 1 or both knees can help relax the belly and aid...
by Lori Skerjanz | Oct 9, 2020 | Autism, Children, NotYoga
Comforting Children with Hugs Comforting Hugs are known to cause a release of a waterfall of happiness chemistry into the body. Weighted blanket are used for calming children in therapy situations as well as creating more happiness in their daily life. Hugs (real and...
by Lori Skerjanz | Oct 6, 2020 | StandingPoses, YinStretches, Yoga
Standing Forward Fold and The Heavy Roll Up Forward folds stretch the back body and invite the body to relax in and surrender. The sensation of stretch can be felt from the bottoms of the feet all the way along the back body to the base of the skull. Folds also...
by Lori Skerjanz | Oct 1, 2020 | RestorativeYoga, Yoga
Restorative bridge pose is a simple restorative yoga pose. The elevation of the hips allows the body to rest in a simple inversion, where the hips are higher than the heart and head. Inverting the body helps the lymphatic system work and helps to calm the nervous...
