Zen Room Yoga

Home
United States
Elkhart, IN
Zen Room Yoga

Registered Yoga Teacher•MVP Affiliate•Accessible Yoga Ambassador•Astrology Enthusiast

12/21/2025

Today marks the Summer Solstice for those of us living in (and visiting) the Southern Hemisphere.
This is when the Earth is tilted toward the sun at its most expansive point, gifting us the longest day and shortest night of the year.

It is a powerful transformational point of change—much like the breath.
Since the Winter Solstice, we have been on a long, slow inhale. The Summer Solstice represents the sacred pause between the inhale and the exhale, honoring the stillness that exists between two energies.

Today marks the greatest expansion of the breath—the fullest bloom of the year.
It’s a beautiful time for heart openers, arms wide, chest lifted, receiving all that light.

From tomorrow, the yin half of the year begins, and the long, slow exhale gently carries us toward the Winter Solstice six months from now.

Take a moment today to pause.
Breathe deeply into this expansion.
Express gratitude for this present moment and for the people, experiences, and blessings that bring joy into your life. 💛🌈🌿💙🌞

—Elzané
🕉️💟☮️

12/13/2025

It is okay.
There is nothing you need to become, nothing you need to fix, and nowhere else you need to be in this moment.

Breathe into where you are.
Allow yourself to arrive fully, just as you are — with your questions, your tenderness, your strength, and your weariness.

Hold sacred space for yourself.
Sit with what arises without judgment or resistance, trusting that every feeling carries wisdom and every pause has purpose.

Be compassionate toward yourself, as the Divine is compassionate toward you — patient, gentle, and endlessly understanding.
You are allowed to move slowly. You are allowed to rest. You are allowed to trust the unfolding.

Remember: you are held, you are guided, and you are never walking alone — even when the path feels quiet.
Peace is not something you must seek; it lives within you, waiting to be remembered.

It is okay.

—Elzané
🕉️💟☮️

12/05/2025

Yoga offers a wide range of hip-opening stretches that help increase mobility, release tension, and improve overall flexibility.
Poses such as Low Lunge, High Lunge, Pigeon Pose, and Butterfly Pose gently stretch the hip flexors and surrounding muscles, making them particularly effective for easing tight hips. Additional postures like Downward-Facing Dog, Lizard Pose, and Happy Baby Pose further support hip release and stability.

Because emotional experiences—such as grief, stress, or shame—can often manifest as tightness or resistance in the hips, these poses can be especially grounding.
Hip-opening practices like Pigeon Pose, Lizard Pose, and Garland Pose help release deep muscular tension in the hip flexors, glutes, and inner thighs.
This not only enhances mobility and relieves discomfort from prolonged sitting or physical strain, but may also reduce related issues such as lower back pain.

Happy Practicing!

—Elzane
🕉️💟☮️

12/04/2025

Self-compassion means choosing warmth and understanding toward ourselves when we suffer or feel inadequate — instead of ignoring our pain or punishing ourselves with harsh self-criticism.

But practicing this isn’t always easy. Often, we project our own insecurities outward, criticizing others for the very things we struggle to accept within ourselves.

Next time you feel the urge to judge or criticize someone, pause. Take a step back. Soften your view of both yourself and the other person. Try to see those “imperfections” with compassion rather than frustration.

Accept yourself.
Be gentle with yourself.
Love yourself.
Everything else will naturally fall into place.

— Elzané
🕉️💟☮️

11/26/2025

Yoga can help alleviate bloating through a blend of gentle physical movements and mindful breathing.
By stimulating the digestive organs and calming the nervous system, yoga supports healthier digestion and reduces discomfort.

Benefits of Yoga for Bloating:

• Massages the internal organs
• Encourages gas release
• Improves circulation
• Reduces stress
• Supports better posture
• Boosts digestion and gut motility

Happy Practicing!

Elzané
🕉️💟☮️

11/21/2025

▫️▪️Wall Yoga▪️▫️

Incorporating a wall into your yoga practice is an effective way to improve alignment and build confidence.
Use the wall as a reference point to notice where your body is in space, to help stabilise your balance, and to support you as you move deeper into each posture.

Press lightly into the wall to activate the correct muscles, or rest against it to safely increase your stretch.
Holding the poses for longer becomes easier with this support, allowing you to build strength, mobility, and awareness at a comfortable pace.

Happy practicing!
— Elzané
🕉️💟☮️

11/18/2025

Reclined Figure Four, also known as Reclined Pigeon, is a gentle and accessible stretch that targets the hips and glutes.

Performed on your back, this pose creates space in the lower body while offering a safe alternative to the traditional Pigeon Pose—especially for those with tight hips, knee sensitivities, or recovering injuries.

To move into the posture, lie comfortably on your back and cross one ankle over the opposite thigh, forming a “figure four” shape. Keep the lifted foot flexed to protect the knee. Gently draw the supporting thigh toward your chest, either by clasping your hands behind the thigh or over the shin, allowing the hips to open and the glutes to lengthen.

This soothing pose helps release tension in the glutes, piriformis, and outer hips, which can ease lower-back and sciatic discomfort.

Beyond its physical benefits, Reclined Figure Four encourages relaxation, calms the mind, and boosts circulation through the hips and lumbar region—making it an excellent addition to both restorative and active yoga practices.

Happy Practicing!

—Elzané
🕉️💟☮️

11/14/2025

Halasana, also known as Plow pose, is a yoga inversion that involves lying on your back, lifting your hips, and rolling your legs over your head until your toes touch the floor behind you.

This pose stretches the spine, shoulders, and hamstrings and is considered calming and restorative.

Typically practiced towards the end of a yoga class to prepare for relaxation, it is essential to enter and exit this pose mindfully, particularly if you have neck or back issues.

Happy Practicing!

— Elzané
🕉️💟☮️

11/13/2025

The first step in embracing your perfect yoga body is to acknowledge its inherent existence.

Yoga is a universal practice, accessible to individuals of any age, shape, size, or gender, and its benefits extend significantly beyond physical movement.

By practicing yoga, you can experience profound positive effects!

Happy Practicing!

—Elzane
🕉💟☮️

11/11/2025

Gradual movements in yoga gently stretch fascial planes, enhancing walking and movement.

Yoga also boosts strength, flexibility, and balance, yielding improved muscle tone and a more toned body shape.

Happy Practicing!

—Elzané
🕉️💟☮️

11/09/2025

The demands of life can be overwhelming, especially during this time of year.

However, it is essential to set aside 30 minutes (or more) for self-care.

Consistency is key.

That is all you need.

—Elzané
🕉️💟☮️

11/02/2025

Yoga does not ask you to be more than you are.
But it does ask you to be all that you are
—Bryan Kest

—Elzane
🕉💟☮️

Address

Elkhart, IN
46514

Website

https://zenroomyoga74.wixsite.com/zenroomyoga-1

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Zen Room Yoga posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Practice

Send a message to Zen Room Yoga:

Shortcuts

Want your practice to be the top-listed Clinic in Elkhart?