Guiding Star Yoga Therapy

11/22/2025

11/19/2025

11/18/2025

More than one-third of American adults now supplement or substitute mainstream medical care with treatments long considered alternative.

11/17/2025

11/16/2025

There is something for you every week. Check in with me about classes and events. I offer studio classes at Grace Yoga and Pilates that are in person and online. You can attend my class at Gold's Gym by paying the $10 day use fee. I have 2 donation classes at Genesis United Methodist Church each week that are available in person and online.
Just for fun stop by Art on First where I volunteer each Thursday. Check out some art and watch for some yoga and mindfulness events coming up in the gallery space.

11/14/2025

Special events from Guiding Star Yoga. My last Walking Stick Yoga event is coming up soon. Register at guidingstaryoga.com

Guiding Star Yoga has a pop up event at Lemon and Vale Cakery in New Castle, VA on December 13.

Join me in a new venue in New Castle at Fitness with Holly on Main Street starting in January - a great way to start the New Year.

https://www.guidingstaryoga.com/

11/14/2025

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Take a holiday pause and treat yourself to a restorative workshop designed to refresh your body and calm your mind. Enjoy a gentle restorative yoga practice to release tension and improve flexibility, paired with soothing massage techniques that ease muscle stiffness and promote deep relaxation. Whether you’re looking to unwind, recharge, or simply care for yourself, this experience will leave you feeling centered, relaxed, and renewed.

Workshop specifics: November 16, 5-6:30, $25, minimum of 3, max of 6.

Sign-Up: https://graceyogaandpilates.com/events/

11/01/2025

Santa Fe views. Rest, relaxation, good vibes with friends and family. Yoga in the morning.

10/21/2025

𝗦𝗧𝗨𝗗𝗬: 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 & 𝗣𝗵𝘆𝘀𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗬𝗼𝗴𝗮 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀

Researchers conducted a study to assess yoga’s therapeutic potential for women diagnosed with spinal conditions such as herniation, scoliosis, lordosis, and kyphosis. Recognizing yoga’s growing popularity and its holistic approach to wellness, the study sought to fill a gap in qualitative research by examining participants’ lived experiences. Using a phenomenological design, the researchers interviewed 15 women who had practiced yoga for at least three months, focusing on their motivations, perceived changes, and awareness of their conditions.

The results revealed that yoga offered multidimensional benefits: participants reported reduced pain, improved posture and flexibility, enhanced mobility, and greater emotional balance. Mental outcomes included better stress management, increased self-awareness, and a deeper sense of self-compassion. Many participants also noted a heightened understanding of their spinal conditions and a reduced reliance on medication. These findings suggest that yoga serves not only as a physical intervention but also as a psychological support tool, promoting active engagement in healing and improved quality of life.

Going forward, the study advocates for yoga’s inclusion as a complementary therapy in spinal disorder treatment plans, especially when tailored to individual needs and guided by qualified instructors. While the small sample size and lack of controlled interventions limit generalizability, the results underscore yoga’s potential to foster sustainable improvements in both physical and mental health. Future research should expand on these findings with larger, more diverse populations and long-term evaluations

SOURCE: www.frontiersin.org/journals/public-health/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1685627/full

10/12/2025