The leaves are turning. The weather is cooling. The season is changing. The transition from summer to fall can be a bit abrupt in the Pacific Northwest. Our late Indian Summers keep our sunshiny spirits high well into October and then BOOM — it’s time for scarves, boots, and rain jackets. Once Halloween hits, it’s off to the holiday races, so it’s important to keep our crazy brains in check — to keep our minds strong — so that we can sustain balance and remain steady amongst the flurry of year-end activities.
Read MoreA marathon is something I’ve always wanted to do. This year, I turned 30 and decided it was time.
Read MoreTaking a step back from teaching during this transitional phase — from full-time student to full-time nurse — of my life has given me quite the gift of space. In this space, I’ve had more time for my own yoga practice, and more time to reflect on the themes offered up to me by my teachers and teammates.
Read MoreCan you feel the potent camaraderie around you? We're all on teams... in sports, in work, and in life. We're all doing something, all supporting something, all about something. Whether you're the pace setter or the role player, the coach, the captain, or the crazy ass fan, when you point your passion at something, you contribute to the success of the collective, the team.
Read MoreWe’ve been talking a lot about side bending lately. However, ultimately the goal is to balance strength and flexibility, so now let's talk side body strengthening.
Read MoreIt’s go time: It’s Marathon Month, Cross country season is upon us, soccer, volleyball, and (American) football are underway, crews are taking to the water for head races, basketball preseason is near… not to mention new fall projects at work and beyond.
Read MoreLet's be real: "Balance" at the office sometimes seems counterintuitive. While your job might not always feel easeful, consciously "resetting" throughout the day can help you feel and perform your best, regardless of the task at hand. Plus, it's fun. This month, Picky Bars' Money Making Specialist and Oiselle pro runner Mel Lawrence shares the inside scoop on how the Picky crew Hits Reset at work and beyond...
Read MoreAlongside the transition into fall, now’s a great time to shift your perspective — and by that we mean get beyond your habits. By now, you may have heard us touting the benefits of side bending...
Read MoreFeeling frazzled at work? No surprise there — from heavy workloads to long hours at your desk, the workplace is one of the most common places to find yourself out of balance.
Read MoreLets face it: We are creatures of habit. Mostly, we sit, walk, run, and, well, sit some more. Our movement (and lack thereof) and resulting posture is all very forward-oriented — the front of the body (especially across hips and chest) is shortened, the upper back is overstretched, and the head cranes forward. This is not a very balanced way of being in or using our bodies. More importantly, whether you’re a runner, cyclist, or office warrior, if you fail to remind your body what’s possible aside from all that flopping forward, it will literally forget.
Read MoreFrom breakfast bowls to dessert, there's a lot of ways to grub Picky Bars. Here's the latest from Picky HQ in Bend, Oregon...
Read MoreThe wheels on the bike go round and round, round and round… That means your muscles are hard at work, too! This hour-long sesh will break down the mechanics of spinning and help you identify what muscle groups need a tune-up so that you can cycle with more power and ease, no matter where the road takes you.
Read MoreTeam Jasyoga is growing and we're psyched to welcome our new Intern, Riko Shimizu. Now heading into her senior year on the UW Tennis Team, Riko has been playing tennis since she was 8 years old. Originally from Tokyo, Japan, she has traveled the world (Morocco was her fave!) pursuing her passion, was consistently ranked in the top 20 in the U.S. pre-college, and has won national and international titles.
Read MoreWelcome to a special edition Technique Tuesday, brought to you by our very own anatomy coach — the one and only Richelle Ricard, the Yoga Engineer…
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