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Don't try hard.

Try easy.

--Dave Farmar

VINYASA & RESTORATIVE YOGA

Powerflow Yoga

Verizon Health & Wellness Center (full time Verizon employees)

  • Sunrise Flow - Wednesdays 6:45am (60 minutes)

  • Sunrise Flow - Thursdays at 6:30am (60 minutes)

  • Open Mat Time - Thursdays at 7:30am (30 minutes)

  • Midday Flow - Fridays at 12pm (40 minutes)

  • Private Sessions for individuals and small groups - available upon request

What students are saying:

“Good, clear instructions and guidance. Time flew by. Great sweat.”

“Perfect amount of time and temperature. The instructor made no one feel like a rookie!”

“The instructor was great and provided demonstrations of each of the movements. It was definitely challenging for a newbie…but felt so great afterwards. I would definitely like to give this class a try again!”

🍎 • Green Tea Kombucha • 🍵 a favorite of mine since college thanks to @kylarose630 ! This blend features spearmint, lemongrass, plum and passion fruit. Sounds like a lot but the flavors harmonize perfectly for a “bright and delightful” cup of tea. • Green tea is touted for health promoting benefits. Powerful antioxidants protect from cancer, heart diseases, inflammation and Alzheimer’s. • A home brewed cup is best— you’ll reap more of the benefits than a bottled blend. • Do you enjoy green tea? If so, which kind(s)? • 🌱🙏🏼☕️ • #eatrealfood #bemindful #onehungryyogi #nourish #nutrition #dietetics #eat #food #intuitiveeating #whole30 #vegan #tea #teatime #greentea #yogiteatime #yogitea #tulsi #tulsitea #whole30approved #newyearnutrition
📿• Monday {taste} meditation • this is an activity meditation. Let’s bring awareness to the experience of taste. Tea or coffee work well here. Prepare your favorite brew. Before you take a sip, take a look. What do you notice? Is it translucent or opaque? Is the color bold or delicate? How might the color impact how you perceive the taste? • Next, smell your beverage, is it fruity, nutty, warm and sweet or big and bold? • Take a sip! Let it sit with your palette for a moment. How does it taste? Fruity. Acidic. Light. Toasty. Buttery. Bitter. Etc. • How did the experience of looking and smelling impact how it tasted? • Imagine if we gave this much attention to every beverage we enjoyed? How mindfully hydrated we would be. 🍵 🙏🏼 ☕️ #bemindful #meditate #mindfulness#breathe #intention #focus #mindset#calm #selftalk #selflove #listening #auditory #confidence#recognition #letgo #release#visualization #visualize #soothe#equanimity #yoga #yogi #practice#quiet #onehungryyogi #winter #february
🧘‍♀️• Asana • YOGI TOE LOCK • often used in forward folds, seated or standing, the yogi toe lock is a common hand grip. Wrap your “peace fingers” (index finger and middle finger) around your big toe, the thumb will rest on top. Draw your toe(s) toward you and kick away through your heels to remain active in the legs. With any forward fold, bend the knees slightly to take it out of the hamstrings. •✌🏼•#yoga #asana #yogafoundation#grounddown #hands #yogahands #baptisteyoga#yogawarmup #ashtanga #strength#breath #practice #yogapose#yogaalignment #pranayama #breathe#meditate #movingmeditation#onehungryyogi #nutrition #wellness#dietitian #namaste
🍎 • Duck Eggs • Check out this beauty! I was delighted to see the 2:1 yolk to white! A dear friend gifted me a couple duck eggs from his local farmer. They taste creamier and richer than their cousin, chickens.• Nutritionally, duck eggs are richer in micronutrients, omega-3s and protein because of the larger size (yolk). The two key nutrients are: (1) Choline, which is important for liver function; and (2) Folate (Vitamin B9) which is critical for pregnant women and nursing mothers. (Other sources of folate include beans and lentils). Finally, those who cannot tolerate chicken eggs may have luck with duck eggs. • Ask around at local farmers markets, food co-ops or health food stores for duck eggs. • How to: in a small saucepan cover egg(s) in cold water, set over high flame and bring to a boil, allow to boil for 60 seconds, turn off the heat, cover with lid and let sit for 16-19 minutes (longer for 1+ eggs). • #eatrealfood #bemindful #onehungryyogi #nourish #nutrition #dietetics #eat #food #intuitiveeating #eggs #duckeggs #incredibleegg #choline
📿• Monday {proprioception} meditation • Proprioception is one’s perception or awareness of the position and movement of the body. Yoga helps us develop and hone in this skill. When we begin class in a seated position I invite students to close their eyes and FEEL their sits bones rooting into the mat, block or bolster. Let’s FEEL how the spine can align in space. • Shift your weight side to side, tilt your tail bone down and your pelvis slightly up, draw your shoulders back to align with the lower back. Shift and breathe and feel your body and spine move into complete alignment. • Remain here and breath 2-3 minutes. • 🙏🏼 #bemindful #meditate #mindfulness#breathe #intention #focus #mindset#calm #selftalk #selflove #listening #auditory #confidence#recognition #letgo #release#visualization #visualize #soothe#equanimity #yoga #yogi #practice#quiet #onehungryyogi #winter#february #newyearsmeditation#newyears #goals
🧘‍♀️• Asana • 🙏🏼 • HANDS • consider your hands a conduit of energy. Bring life into your hands. Hold them “active”. Close the gaps between each and reach higher through your middle finger tips. • My teacher would say, “close your fingers to prevent energy from escaping from your hands”. We want to direct as much of our energy as possible, not let it escape. • Next time you practice focus on how you hold your hands 🤚 • #yoga #asana #yogafoundation #grounddown #hands #yogahands #baptisteyoga#yogawarmup #ashtanga #strength#breath #practice #yogapose#yogaalignment #pranayama #breathe#meditate #movingmeditation#onehungryyogi #nutrition #wellness#dietitian #namaste
🍎• Chipotle Inspired Buddha Bowls • Bed of cilantro cauliflower rice topped with spicy roasted shrimp, carrot-cabbage slaw, sliced avocado, homemade plantain chips, salsa and jalapeño. • This was our favorite meal of Whole30. • I was shocked that I had waited so long to make homemade plantain chips. • How to: start with a green plantain. Peel and slice as thinly as possible (I used a mandolin). Place in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spray with coconut oil and sprinkle with salt. Roast for 12 minutes at 375, turning the pan halfway through. Chips will crisp as they cool. Best enjoyed day-of. • These would pair nicely with a fresh salsa, guac or even some nut butter. 🥑 🌶 • #eatrealfood #bemindful #onehungryyogi #nourish #nutrition #dietetics #eat #food #intuitiveeating #whole30 #vegetarian #salad #buddhabowl #chipotle #cauliflowerrice #glutenfree #whole30approved #JanuaryWhole30 #newyearnutrition
📿• Monday {olfactory} meditation • 🌸 👃 🍊• let’s tap into another one of our senses— smell. Scents can hold memories and emotions. The familiar smell of your home kitchen, a hug from your Nana, the humidity of Florida after a rain shower. You can use scents to set and match the mood: citrus for an energizing wake up, spicy scents are warming, lavender and eucalyptus are calming. I love to use essential oils and candles in my yoga and reiki practice. • Find your favorite scent. Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths. Allow your mind to settle on the scent as you uncover subtle nuances in your favorite familiar smell. • 🙏🏼 #bemindful #meditate #mindfulness#breathe #scents #olfactory #essentialoils #intention #focus #mindset#calm #selftalk #selflove #confidence#recognition #letgo #release#visualization #visualize #soothe#equanimity #yoga #yogi #practice#quiet #onehungryyogi #winter#
🧘‍♀️• Asana • 👐• HANDS • Ground down through the hands. In downward facing dog spread your fingers wide, take up real estate left to right on the mat. • I love the cues of @baptisteyoga here: root down through the middle knuckle, where the finger meets the palm. Press into the mat and away from you. • Breathe length from the hand to the elbow, elbow to the shoulder, shoulder to the hip crease. #yoga #asana #yogafoundation#grounddown #hands #yogahands #baptisteyoga#yogawarmup #ashtanga #strength#breath #practice #yogapose#yogaalignment #pranayama #breathe#meditate #movingmeditation#onehungryyogi #nutrition #wellness#dietitian #namaste
🍎 • Whole30 Protein Pancakes • I was craving a carb-forward breakfast when I whipped up these gems. Note, they are not sweet like traditional pancakes. The egg whites and almond flour lend a simple nuttiness that works well as a vehicle for toppers like chia jam, almond butter or sliced fruit. • How to: in a blender, combine 1 banana, ⅓ cup almond flour, ⅓ cup egg whites (or 1 egg + 1 egg white), sprinkle of cinnamon and dash of salt. Blend for 15-20 seconds. Preheat a non-stick pan over medium heat (I use a little coconut oil). Pour 2-3 tablespoons of the batter into the pan. Cook 1-2 minutes per side. Batter should make 3-4 medium size cakes. Top as you’d like & enjoy warm. 🙏🏼☕️ • #eatrealfood #bemindful #onehungryyogi #nourish #nutrition #dietetics #eat #food #intuitiveeating #pancakes #proteinpancake #glutenfree #whole30 #whole30recipes