How to Set-up a Home Gym
If you’ve decided to start working out at home, you might be interested in knowing which pieces of gym equipment you should own. You want to know which equipment will be the most efficient and versatile. You don’t need the…
Exploring the Wonder of Breath – Part 5
Breathing Techniques Religious devotees, athletes, monks, and warriors all understand the wonders and power of breath. Zen monks and yoga warriors use it to achieve clarity of mind. Athletes use it to get a competitive advantage. Navy seals use it…
Member Spotlight – Dina Toal
Each morning when I wake up, I wake up inspired just thinking about my clients and members of the Tone and Strengthen family. I love what I do. I get to change people’s lives and set them on a healthy…
Exploring the Wonder of Breath-Part 4
Breathing for Performance Enhancement This is the fourth blog of the Exploring the Wonder of Breath blog series. In previuos blogs we discussed the science behind breathing and the benefits of breathing. Today we will discuss how breathing can a…
Exploring the Wonder of Breath- Part 3
Breathing for Stress Management This is the third blog in our Exploring the Wonder of Breath series. In the first two blogs, we discussed deep breathing mechanics, and benefits of deep breathing. In this blog, we will take a deep…
Exploring the Wonder of Breath – Part 2
8 Benefits of Deep Breathing Breathe in. Breathe out. This process continues during our life without a thought. At the same time, we spend our lives on autopilot, mostly tuned out of the present moment and disconnected from our breath…
Exploring the Wonder of Breath
We take a breath every 3.3 seconds or an average of 20,000 breaths a day. This breath helps us to build our bones, blood, muscles, brain, and organs. It nourishes every part of our body. Breathing fuels life. How Do…
Bend Out of Stress with Forward Folds
To say that we are surrounded by stress and uncertainty in our everyday lives is an understatement. One way to let go of stress and feel grounded is to land on your yoga mat, connect with your breath and practice…
Why Rest Days Are Important During Training
Are you feeling tired and unmotivated to get your workout in? Maybe you have a workout hangover. A workout hangover is due to overtraining, working out too many hours a day, and pushing way harder than you need to. A…
Cat and Cow Pose
If you are a yogi, experienced, or newbie, I am sure you have practiced the cat and cow pose in your yoga class. Cat-Cow, or Chakravakasana, is a posture and balance improving pose. Cat-Cow Stretch is the combination of Marjaryasana…