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 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...
June 10, 2025
Let’s be honest, life can get overwhelming at times. No matter how much you strive for balance, juggling work and family commitments can make it difficult to carve out time for yourself and your yoga practice. True, freeing up an entire hour can seem daunting, but how about finding ten minutes to dedicate to yourself?...
May 21, 2025
Hatha, Ashtanga, Vinyasa – it’s easy to get confused between the different styles of yoga when you’re new to the practice. In this blog, we try to bring a little clarity into the confusion by taking a closer look at Hatha Yoga. Hatha is more than “just another yoga style” – it’s the foundation that...
April 7, 2025
Here’s a question – can you reach your toes? If you’re a seasoned yoga practitioner, the answer is probably ‘yes, of course.’ However, if it’s been a while since you stepped on your mat, or if you’re new to yoga altogether, enhancing flexibility may be one of your goals. Greater flexibility improves your mobility, prevents...
February 17, 2025
Open any social media platform, and you’ll likely see content about balancing hormones. Typically, those posts and reels talk about nutrition and exercise, and they often advertise nutritional supplements to help rebalance your hormones. But what does that actually mean? In this blog, we take a closer look at the science behind balancing hormones and...
February 3, 2025
How’s 2025 going for you? By now, many of us have thrown this year’s good intentions to the wayside. Holiday stress may have given way to feeling drained, achy, or simply stressed by life in uncertain times. While yoga isn’t a magical cure, your practice has the power to make a positive impact on your...
November 15, 2024
Over the past few years, yoga has taken the world by storm as a way to exercise, tone your body, and get in shape. While this physical side of yoga undoubtedly benefits many practitioners, there is more to this ancient practice. The power of yoga really unfolds when you connect internal and external awareness. Somatic...
November 5, 2024
Do you ever have these mornings when you look in the mirror and struggle to recognize yourself? As we age, the skin and muscles in our face lose some of their volume and can start to drop a bit. Face Yoga is one way of targeting these areas specifically and rejuvenating your face naturally. It’s...
October 15, 2024
Even if you’re new to yoga, you may have heard that practicing asanas can help improve posture and relieve back pain. But what about scoliosis? Thousands of Americans suffer from this condition, and it can lead to chronic back pain and more serious consequences. In this blog, take a look at how hitting your mat...
