Child’s Pose
Hey everyone, Have a free yoga pose, just because we love you! [wpvideo LFDCtOrn]
Mindfulness and Responsibility
What does mindfulness have to do with Responsibility? Everything! When we become mindful we become responsible for our feelings. This responsibility gives us the freedom to be in any situation. Being in any situation gives us the power to move out of anxiety and depression because we have taken responsibility for it and are no [...]
Yoga Poses (Asanas)
Hi everyone! Today I wanted to talk about asanas, or yoga poses. While it might seem weird to talk about asanas rather than practice them, it is important to know why we practice yoga! Yoga, as we practice it today, is basically preparation for meditation. But way back in the day, before Hinduism or Buddhism, [...]
Awareness
Hello there everyone! I hope you are having a wonderful day! As I was teaching my yoga classes today, I noticed a shift in myself. As I was asking my students to be aware of their bodies, I began to be even more aware of my own. During Sun Salutations I noticed how my heart [...]
Being
Sunday I was sitting with my girls as I have many times before. This time I noticed something different. I noticed the celebratory nature of Being with my girls. I noticed how they play and question their environment. I also noticed how they interact with their environment and how I interact with them. With this [...]
Morning Mindfulness
Hey there pals! This morning I was running late, which is not a very frequent occurrence for me. But instead of running around like a chicken with my head cut off--which is the default setting when I am late--I decided to try something different. I looked at my clock and realized I had slept in [...]
Free Yoga & Meditation
Hello everyone! We wanted to make sure you knew we have free--yes, I said free--yoga and meditation classes every week! Our free meditation class, called Karma Meditation, is every Wednesday at noon! And our free yoga class, called Karma Yoga, is every Saturday at noon! Our Mindful Meditation classes are designed for all levels, from [...]
Creativity
If we have learned anything at Creating Mindful Balance, it is that creativity is at the heart of life. What do we mean by this, you ask? We mean that life is a creative force and humanity is taking that maxim to a whole new level. For example, we created this lovely studio and office, [...]
Writers
Hi friends! We thought it was important to point out that our owner, Wendy Bangerter, and one of our therapists, Elizabeth Shuler, are both writers. Wendy has a mindfulness series coming soon and Elizabeth has a book of poetry based on her experiences with mindfulness available as an ebook. If you are interested, you can [...]
Yoga Schedules
Hi Everyone, I know our schedule keeps changing and it is hard to keep up with. Please be patient with us! We are trying to figure out what works for you and for our studio! If you would like to sign up for any classes, it is easy to do at our Schedule. Just log [...]
