by Megan Morris | Apr 17, 2018 | General Info, Prenatal Yoga, Workshop, Yoga
*Written by Megan Ridge Morris, originally published at thekidsyogaresource.com The first time a pregnant woman walked into one of my public yoga classes, I was terrified! I didn’t know what to tell her outside of the standard, “You know your body best and if...
by Megan Morris | Apr 3, 2018 | Meditation, Uncategorized
Slowly scanning the body is a great way to calm the brain and nervous system, promote relaxation and bring more awareness to the body. This is helpful whether you are pregnant or not, however, this meditation can be especially helpful to do if you are waking up often...
by Megan Morris | Mar 19, 2018 | General Info, Meditation, Uncategorized, Workshop, Yoga
We are so excited to host Jason Crandell this weekend at the Yoga Loft! Jason resides in sunny California and this is his second time visiting us in Bethlehem, PA. I was lucky enough to take one of his workshops the last time he was here and enjoyed the meditation he...
by Megan Morris | Mar 6, 2018 | Meditation, Uncategorized, Yoga
This is an exercise in focus and concentration, eventually leading to meditation. Also, this is a great exercise to do in bed, just before going to sleep! This can take a while, so if you have somewhere to be, set a timer! Find a comfortable place to sit or lie down....
by Megan Morris | Feb 20, 2018 | General Info, Uncategorized, Yoga
Cute title. What does it mean? When I first decided I wanted to teach yoga, it was all about being so amazed at and grateful for how much better my body felt when I was practicing regularly and wanting to share that experience with others. As I’m aging and...
by Megan Morris | Feb 5, 2018 | General Info, Uncategorized, Yoga
Written by guest blogger, Deanna Nagle! Brian and I have been teaching partner yoga for almost a decade now! When we first became a couple, we used to go to yoga classes together and do all the partner work with each other whenever the instructor taught them....
by Megan Morris | Jan 8, 2018 | General Info, Philosophy, Uncategorized, Yoga
This week, I took a question from one of our loyal readers! Q: Is Pain a Necessary Part of Experiencing Freedom? – Brandi S. A: I’m so glad you asked this question because I’ve been giving it A LOT of thought. Yoga Philosophy says that we are...
by Megan Morris | Dec 26, 2017 | General Info, Philosophy, Uncategorized, Yoga
Happy New Year! I think a fantastic way to start out a new year is to review the eight limbs! One of the most important things to know about yoga is that there are eight limbs or paths of yoga. They serve as a guideline for living a purposeful life. Here’s a...
by Megan Morris | Dec 12, 2017 | General Info, Uncategorized, Yoga
Dear Friends in Yoga, I am fortunate to have known Rachel for over eight years! She took my twice weekly yoga class at Lutron Electronics back in 2009 and we became fast friends. She took our 200-hr yoga teacher training here at the Loft and after she became pregnant...
by Megan Morris | Nov 27, 2017 | General Info, Uncategorized, Yoga
Y’all, I’m about to get real sappy. The day after I moved to Bethlehem in June of 2007, I walked into the Yoga Loft and asked Jessie Thompson, founder of the Loft, for a job. I started working the front desk on Friday mornings in exchange for free classes and fell in...
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