November 3, 2025
Why do you practice yoga? Many of us joined our first yoga class for the physical benefits. Perhaps you were or are looking to improve your flexibility, build strength, or improve muscle tone? All those are good reasons to practice yoga styles like ashtanga or vinyasa. But there is another side to practicing yoga that’s...
October 20, 2025
The average American spends nearly seven hours in front of a screen every single day. While digital technology has certainly enhanced and simplified many aspects of our daily lives (just think of online yoga classes), it’s also had a few negative side effects. Just think of screen-related stress, tension, and mental fatigue. Yoga can help...
September 17, 2025
What are your mornings like? Many of us follow a favorite routine. Perhaps you start with a short yoga session, or perhaps you make a beeline for the coffeemaker before thinking about what to have for breakfast. Our point is this – when your routine is disrupted, your entire day may feel off-balance. The same...
September 3, 2025
Try as you might to avoid them, injuries and health setbacks are part of life. As you start on your path to recovery, you’ll likely need to make time for medical treatment and perhaps also physical therapy. Returning to your yoga practice may seem a little daunting at first, but done right, your time on...
August 20, 2025
Are you ready to take your yoga practice to the next level? While there are many ways to expand your practice, few are as transformative as practicing poses where your heart is elevated above your head. So-called inversions improve your circulation, physical strength and mental clarity, as well as emotional balance. But if you’re not...
August 6, 2025
Do you know those days when you wake up focused and breeze through your to-do list in no time? And then there are the other days, when you can’t seem to concentrate for even an hour, and every distraction takes you on a mental detour. When that happens to your yoga practice, you may find...
July 21, 2025
Mobility and balance are key components of healthy living at any age. As we get older, however, they become even more important. Great balance can help you avoid falls, while strength and flexibility help you get back up if you do stumble. Practicing gentle yoga is an excellent way for seniors to exercise safely and...
July 7, 2025
Our most recent blogs have focused on very practical and even playful aspects of our modern yoga practice. However, yoga is an ancient practice, and there is more to it than might meet the eye of new practitioners. If you’ve been taking Uptown Yoga classes for a while, maybe you’re looking to expand your connection...
June 26, 2025
Hectic, busy lifestyles are the norm these days, and most of us wish we had the energy to check a few more things off our to-do lists each day. When you add a lack of sleep and chronic stress to the mix, it’s no surprise that many of us turn to caffeine and sugar to...
June 23, 2025
Cats, dogs, guinea pigs – pets bring so much joy to our lives. Their antics make us laugh, their enthusiastic greeting at the end of a day warms our hearts, and they’re the source of endless stories. But have you tried incorporating your pets into your yoga practice? Yoga with pets can enhance your physical...
