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
Creating A Year-Round Yoga Space In Your Home With our daily lives being inundated with stressors that leave us feeling overwhelmed and lethargic it is no surprise that an increasing number of people turn to yoga in an attempt to boost both their physical and mental well-being. According to a survey conducted by the Yoga… Read More
Jen is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and owner of Prana Nutrition, LLC. Her specialties are plant-based nutrition (vegan/vegetarian) and food sensitivities. Jen is also a student here at Bella Prana! Through Prana Nutrition she offers single session consults as well as packages that are all tailored to meet your nutrition-related needs. One of the… Read More
We quite often hear about the New Years resolutions that end in failure or nonfulfillment. Well, I want to hear about the ones that illustrate commitment, passion, and strength. Don’t you? So here we go!! 5…4…3…2…1…HAPPY NEW YEAR!! As we clink our glasses and cheers to another year filled with good friends and great memories, we ask… Read More