Back to School, Back to Balance: Creating Meaningful Routines This Fall
The back-to-school season is a natural time for new beginnings. After the freedom and flexibility of summer, families are once again adjusting to earlier mornings, packed schedules, homework, activities and all the little routines that help keep everyday life moving.
As you settle into a new school-year rhythm, you can bring that same mindset to your family's routines; less pressure to show up flawlessly and more intention around creating rhythms that support your family's well-being.
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From Student to Teacher: A Calling to Share What You've Learned
Many people begin yoga teacher training hoping to learn more about themselves. They want to deepen their practice, understand yoga philosophy, or spend more time in a community that feels supportive and inspiring.
While every teacher training offers opportunities for personal growth, entering with the intention of becoming an instructor opens the door to a different experience. You're not only learning for yourself. You're learning how to hold space for others.
And that shift changes everything.
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Fear as a Compass: How Yoga Teaches Us to Trust Ourselves
Fear often shows up right before growth. In yoga, we learn that courage isn't about becoming fearless—it's about trusting ourselves enough to take the next step anyway. Explore how facing fear on the mat, from inversions to everyday practice, can build resilience, self-trust, and the confidence to embrace new possibilities both in yoga and in life.
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An Opportunity for a Summer Slowdown
The past few months may have felt nonstop, filled with goals, celebrations, responsibilities, and life’s unexpected moments. As the seasons shift, so do our energy, routines, and intentions. This summer, we invite you to slow down, reset, and reconnect with yourself at Razz.
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Why Opening Your Hips Is Essential For Your Body
Maintaining healthy hip mobility is key to supporting long-term movement, comfort, and overall quality of life. Keeping the hips strong, flexible, and mobile can help reduce stiffness, improve daily function, and prevent discomfort as the body ages. Regular mobility work not only supports better posture and movement patterns but can also help preserve independence and reduce the likelihood of chronic pain over time.
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Releasing Tension and Restoring Balance
April is Stress Awareness Month, a time to pause and reconnect in the midst of daily stress. By recognizing the tension we carry, we can begin to restore balance—using practices like the yin and yang approach in yoga to help release stress and support overall well-being.
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Why Yoga Begins with Sun Salutations
If you’ve practiced with us, you know we almost always begin with Sun Salutations—and it’s not just a warm-up. Rooted in Surya Namaskar (“salute to the sun”), this foundational sequence appears in many yoga styles and is both a gesture of gratitude and a powerful reset. In modern practice, Sun Salutations help us shift from daily stress into presence—moving from rushing to arriving, from thinking to breathing, from scattered to grounded.
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Restorative Yoga: A Q&A With Our Instructors
Restorative yoga is often misunderstood as simply “resting on props,” but those who practice and teach know it’s far more than that. We spoke with several instructors to explore what restorative yoga truly is, why it matters, and how it meaningfully supports health and well-being in everyday life.
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Cozy from the Inside Out: A Hygge-Inspired Winter Yoga Practice
As winter hits us in full stride and a new year begins, you may find yourself inundated with talk of “New Year, New Me.” But is this the right path for you?
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Have you explored Emotional Freedom Techniques before? A conversation with Jennifer Salaverri, LCSW-C, RYT 200, HeartMath Certified Trainer.
EFT is a simple yet powerful practice that allows for the expression and release of thoughts and emotions—especially those we may not even be aware we’re holding on to. It works by tapping on specific acupressure points on the body, while simultaneously connecting with thought patterns and feeling states.
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“Was It Worth It?” Former Razz YTT Students Share Their Experience
With our 200hr Teacher Training set to start next month, you may have a few questions on what to expect—and whether or not it’s the right step for you. Due to these questions, we wanted to share with you experiences from previous teacher training graduates from the Razz program!
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Building Your Practice: Creating a Sustainable Routine at Razz
As the seasons shift and new rhythms unfold, many of us start searching for fresh, meaningful ways to nourish our body and spirit. Maybe you're a mom soaking up a little quieter time now that the kids are back in school—or perhaps new to the area, seeking a welcoming spot to begin your yoga journey. Wherever you are and no matter what’s calling you, Razz is here to meet you where you are, offering a community-centered practice that grows with you.
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How Yoga Supports Childhood Development in Mind, Body and Spirit
Yoga isn’t a practice just for adults—it can also be extremely beneficial to children’s development. Adults may receive benefits such as learning to live mindfully, improvements to their mental health, boosts to their self-esteem or improved body strength, but children’s benefits can run far deeper. Throughout their childhood, children are highly susceptible during the development of their physical, emotional, cognitive and social abilities—learning the practice of yoga can strengthen and enhance these developments.
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Strong Core, Strong Center, Better Life!
The core is more than just abs—it’s an integrated system of muscles that support and stabilize the entire body. In yoga, the core is also considered the energetic center of confidence, clarity, and personal power, tied to the Manipura Chakra. Strengthening the core supports not only physical alignment and strength but also emotional resilience and inner stability.
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The Benefits of Pairing Restorative Yoga and Acupuncture
There is a growing understanding that pairing holistic wellness practices is an effective way to achieve balance for the mind, body, and spirit. In this case, pairing Restorative yoga practices with acupuncture, can help promote deep healing by working synergistically. But how is this achieved? The combination of the two allows for full body relation, allowing your physical and emotional self to release underlying stress and tension.
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Why You Should Implement Ayurveda Into Your Yoga Practice
Ayurveda, an ancient Indian healing system, emphasizes the connection between mind, body and spirit for optimal health. Learn how balancing these elements can foster well-being, similar to the practices of Yoga.
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Discover the Powerful Physical and Emotional Heart Benefits of Yoga
February is a month focused on hearts, not only due to Valentine’s Day but also because it’s American Heart Month, which raises awareness about heart health and the risks of heart disease. This year marks its 61st anniversary. At Razz Yoga, we are dedicated to a holistic approach to health, guided by the five pillars of wellness, which support individuals in achieving optimal well-being. You can learn more about these pillars here.
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Cultivating Ahimsa: The Practice of Non-Violence in Yoga and Life
Discover the transformative power of ahimsa (non-violence) in yoga and daily life. Learn how this foundational yama, rooted in the teachings of Dharma Yoga, promotes self-love, compassion, and harmony with all beings. Explore practical tips to practice ahimsa on the mat and beyond, fostering a kinder, more peaceful world. Join the Razz Yoga community in embodying this principle and creating meaningful shifts in your practice and life.
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The Benefits of Backbends: Restoring Posture and Opening the Heart
Feeling the weight of the season? Counteract the tension from modern habits like hunching over phones and desks with yoga backbends. Discover the physical and emotional benefits of heart openers, perfect for nurturing your posture and spirit during the holidays. Learn more and try three empowering poses!
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5 Brain-Boosting Ways to Add Avocados to Your Daily Diet
Explore five simple and delicious ways to incorporate avocados into your daily meals to boost brain health. From avocado toast to stuffed avocados, these brain-boosting recipes are easy to prepare and packed with nutrients that support cognitive function. Pairing these healthy eating habits with regular yoga practice can enhance your overall mental well-being. Discover how to make avocados a staple in your brain-healthy diet today.
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