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Luminous Half Moon Pose

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Janet Muniz

Half Moon Pose, or Ardha Candrasana, is the asana of reflective luminosity.

According to Yoga Journal, the moon has a special place in yoga mythology, especially in Hatha yoga, where it plays off the sun, representing the two polar energies … Read the rest

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How are we doing?

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Janet Muniz

Won’t you give us your feedback? You can win prizes!

We’ve developed an evaluation process for students to 1) rate their experience in our yoga and Pilates group classes and 2) give Maya your valued feedback and recommendations.

Class Evaluation … Read the rest

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Yoga in the Mainstream

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Janet Muniz

“The body is the vehicle for our beautiful souls. Moving our body brings balance back into our lives.”
-Oprah

For the past two years, former congresswoman Gabby Giffords has been recovering from brain injury as a result of this one … Read the rest

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Yin Yoga, the Quiet Practice

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Janet Muniz

Yin yoga is a practice of cooling, grounding, and strengthening the body.

Popular Maya instructor Alex Baker teaches Yin yoga, a practice that opens locked-down areas in the body to release the heat that can create inflammation. An effective and … Read the rest

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Sweet Release: the Need for Touch

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Janet Muniz

The benefits of receiving regular massage or bodywork treatments are well documented, but it may be our basic human need to be touched that restores us most of all.

Increased circulation and range of motion,  relaxed muscles, reducing spasms and … Read the rest

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The Skinny on Fusion Fitness

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Janet Muniz

Unique to Maya Whole Health in the Renton area, Fusion Fitness brings together a variety of disciplines for a full body workout that helps you become stronger, more flexible, calm and confident both on and off the mat.

What is … Read the rest

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Got the Flu? Try Acupuncture

Posted on January 16, 2013 by Janet Muniz

Aching muscles, headache, chills and fever, coughing, nasal congestion, nausea … oh my!

Reports are everywhere – right now, the United States is experiencing what’s described as an epidemic of the flu. Hospitals in nearly every state in the … Read the rest

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Meditate on This

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Janet Muniz

We all meditate as a stress reliever, helping us to relax and get in touch with our source. It can also help with decision making, too.

Ulrich Kirk, PhD is fascinated by mindfulness meditation and its impact on the brain … Read the rest

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Yoga for Beginners

Posted on January 11, 2013 by Janet Muniz

“Beautiful new space and a great introduction to yoga!”
-Maya student Greg Randall

Beginners Welcome. We’re often asked which of Maya’s group classes is appropriate for the beginner, and the answer is, all of them.

Let me explain.

If you’re … Read the rest

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Enough Parking for All at Maya’s New Location

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Janet Muniz

There’s always enough room for you –and your ride- when visiting the new Maya Whole Health Studio.

With the growing popularity of Maya’s group classes and other services, chances are the parking space at our new location could get … Read the rest

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