1. What do you love about yoga? I fell in love with yoga one year ago as soon as I took 3 classes of Hot Power Vinyasa. My mom, who was at that time 70 years old, invited me to practice yoga together while I was enjoying a beautiful winter vacation in Seattle last year. Yoga sounded… Read More
1. When/how did you discover yoga? My first experiences with yoga were when I was about 4 or 5 years old. I went to a yoga center in Miami with my mom. It was what you would imagine a yoga center in the late 70’s/early 80’s. Then we stopped and my go to physical activity… Read More
Why do you love yoga? I love yoga because it keeps me grounded. I could be having either a really bad or really good day and being on my mat helps me focus on the present and future but not the past. I can just let everything go and let my body melt to… Read More
When/how did you discover yoga? I discovered yoga in 2013 in Los Angeles, while undergoing intensive treatment for bulimia nervosa, an eating disorder I’d struggled with for 10 years. The hard work of recovery was stressful and I was desperate for anything that would help me tolerate its mental and physical challenges. I’d heard yoga was… Read More
My Practice: From Pregnancy into Parenthood Lesson One: Things don’t always go as you planned. I have always known I wanted to be a mom. Though, my husband was ready far before I was to pull the trigger. I admit it, I am a recovering perfectionist. One who has relapsed from time to time. As… Read More
Pumpkin Sage Alfredo Festive, Gluten Free, and Vegan Ingredients 1 8 oz package of Banza chickpea penne 1/2 can of 100% pure pumpkin 1/2 can of coconut milk (I like the organic one from Trader Joe’s) 1/2 tsp of paprika 1/2 tsp of salt 3/4 tbsp vegan butter 2 garlic cloves Fresh sage leaves Instructions… Read More
Understanding The Mental Benefits Associated With Yoga Practice With an average annual increase of 14% in the number of people who practice yoga, more people are embracing the benefits that come with harnessing the power of “mind and spirit,” according to yoga industry growth statistics from the Statistic Brain Research Institute. Yoga helps us work with the nature… Read More
Youssef Fassi Fehri is the student of the month at Bella Prana! Youssef began practicing at Bella Prana in July of 2016 and has continued inspired his teachers, other students, and desk angels ever since! We are honored that Youssef calls Bella Prana his asana home and we look forward to many years of practicing along side… Read More
Lisa Wilson, one of Bella Prana’s most unique teachers, a real guru! Lisa teaches everything from prenatal to power yoga. She has created a beautiful community within the prenatal population and she works closely with mothers-to-be. Lisa continues to work with women after birth in her baby + me class! Learn more about her yoga journey… Read More
Yoga a Powerful Way to Battle Pain and Stress Around 77% of people in America regularly experience the physical symptoms caused by stress , while around 11.2% of Americans have experienced some form of pain daily for the preceding three months. Bearing in mind that America is also in the midst of an opioid crisis, natural approaches… Read More