by julie gagen | Aug 3, 2021 | How to Start Yoga
In this light seated class, we’re introducing some concepts we’ll dive into later in this series: cultivating internal awareness (Pratyahara or Interoception) and also bringing awareness to the breath. Through light, connected movements, we’ll begin the coordination...
by julie gagen | Aug 2, 2021 | How to Start Yoga
In this class, we’ll take it slow and easy with an overview of how to sit comfortably in yoga class. If you are new to yoga, this is a great place to begin. If you are familiar with yoga, and still find a bit of discomfort in your seat, this class will give you the...
by julie gagen | Aug 1, 2021 | How to Start Yoga
This class is a beginning point that begins to answer the question: What is Yoga? In popular culture, we’re lead to believe that yoga is a set of accessible stretches on the ground. And while that is partly true, it is such a limited perspective on what yoga is. ...
by julie gagen | Jul 30, 2021 | How to Start Yoga
How do I sit in yoga class without hurting my knees? Yogi, this is something that comes up again and again in conversation with friends and family that are interested in starting yoga and have tender or sore knees, past knee surgeries, or just don’t love the...
by julie gagen | Jul 26, 2021 | How to Start Yoga
In this video, we’ll talk about the equipment you *can* have for yoga class. The truth is, you really don’t need anything to get started with yoga. In fact, even some basic yoga mats can be more slippery and harder to work with than just practicing on your...
by julie gagen | Jun 8, 2021 | Welcome to Be the Love
Begin: 79 Main Street With the construction of our studio stalled, we decided to have a soft-open at 79 Main Street, renting space from a friend who happened to have a place for us and a really kind heart. We unofficially established BTL in March 2018: our simple...
by julie gagen | Jun 8, 2021 | Welcome to Be the Love
AHH!! YOGI!! Can you believe it?! Be the Love turns THREE this month!!! And what a wonderful year and time to celebrate it is, friend! We have SO MUCH in store this month, including some new offerings we are really proud and excited and just totally heart-struck to...
by julie gagen | May 19, 2021 | Yoga for Every Body
Over the last few weeks, I’ve recommended our chair-based yoga class to several able-bodied, fit, busy, and badass yogis in our community. And every time someone tries it, I hear about it. They reach out because they can’t help by RAVE about how AWESOME IT...
by julie gagen | May 11, 2021 | Home Practice, Meditation + Mindfulness
Let’s dive into the basics of Yoga Nidra today, with Ashley Yoga Nidra, also known as the art of yogic sleep, is a practice that brings you into a state of clear consciousness and complete relaxation for the body, mind, and soul. This meditation and relaxation...
by julie gagen | Apr 26, 2021 | Personal Growth
Gosh, I am just over the moon excited for Move More in May this year!! It feels like it’s the spark so many of us need to get in the habit of moving more, diving into self-care, and offering just a whole lot more self-love to the body, being, and spirit. This...