by The Oxygen Yoga & Fitness Team | Apr 25, 2015 | OYF Blog
Why do We do Hip Stretches? The hip is a very stable ball and socket type joint with an inherently large range of motion. The hip contains some of the largest muscle in the body as well as some of the smallest. Most people lack mobility due to a relatively sedentary...
by The Oxygen Yoga & Fitness Team | Apr 23, 2015 | OYF Blog
Here are a few tips to help spice up your workout and steer clear of a fitness plateau: Consider cross training. Cross training the strength and endurance components of your workout allows you to use a range of exercises and equipment, which ultimately adds variety...
by The Oxygen Yoga & Fitness Team | Apr 22, 2015 | OYF Blog
Sanskrit 101- For New Yoga Instructors What is Sanskrit? Sanskrit (???????? ????) translates to refined speech and it is the ancient language of India. Although it is no longer used in conversation it is used in teaching yoga because yoga was developed in...
by The Oxygen Yoga & Fitness Team | Apr 21, 2015 | More Featured, OYF Blog
OXYGEN YOGA AND FITNESS HAS LOCATIONS FOR YOGA AND FITNESS IN VANCOUVER, LOWER MAINLAND AND FRASER VALLEY What Is Far Infrared Heat? Far infrared heat is radiant heat and radiant heat is simply a form of energy that heats objects directly, without having to heat the...
by The Oxygen Yoga & Fitness Team | Apr 20, 2015 | OYF Blog
Want some easy ways to boost your metabolism try these healthy foods or use one if these tips; By strength-training just a couple of times a week, for example, you’ll reverse 50% of the seemingly inevitable metabolism slow-down that comes with age The next time you...
by The Oxygen Yoga & Fitness Team | Apr 16, 2015 | OYF Blog, Yoga Teacher Training
Important Tips for New Instructors You must be full before you can give back to your students. As instructors we give a lot to our students. Over time, this can be exhausting and lead to burnout. If you are depleted how can you guide someone else in his or...