The Importance of Flexibility & Stretching for Overall Fitness

Jun 2, 2021 by Sarina Mizutani

When we think about developing our physical fitness, we often focus heavily on cardiorespiratory conditioning (ex. running) and development of muscular strength (ex. resistance training). Flexibility, however, is equally as important when it comes to reaching  your optimal physical wellbeing, though it is very often overlooked.

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Morning Mindset

May 26, 2021 by Sarina Mizutani

“Today I am fortunate to have woken up, I am alive, I have a precious human life, I am not going to waste it. I am going to use all my energies to develop myself, to expand my heart out to others, to achieve enlightenment for the benefit of all beings, I am going to have kind thoughts towards others, I am not going to get angry or think badly about others, I am going to benefit others as much as I can."

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The Importance of Sleep

May 19, 2021 by Sarina Mizutani

An important part of being able to wake up early and have a productive morning is actually the amount and quality of sleep you get the night before. Everyone knows how important sleep is for your health and quality of life, yet it seems very few people actually prioritize sleep nowadays.

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Morning Meditation

May 12, 2021 by Sarina Mizutani

The benefits of meditation are widely known and acknowledged, so it is no question that starting the morning off with meditation is a constructive and beneficial way to start the day with a calm, clear mind. Many people have claimed that incorporating a regular meditation practice has been life-altering, and I am sure anyone who practices yoga knows the incredible feeling of a still mind in Savasana after a yoga practice.

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Reading in the Morning

May 5, 2021 by Sarina Mizutani

Several weeks ago, this blog covered the benefits of a morning yoga practice and physical activity in the morning. However, it is important to not only work out the body in the morning but also the mind! Rather than beginning the day trying to focus on one million things at once; reading helps reduce the number of things one is focusing on. This is a great way to start the day with a clear head and calm feeling

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Morning Nutrition

Apr 28, 2021 by Sarina Mizutani

Taking time to eat something healthy for breakfast in the morning is another important morning habit for starting the day off on the right foot. Though continuing to fast for several hours upon waking up can be beneficial for certain lifestyles, it is important to consider how we are feeding the body for the first meal of the day

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Benefits of a Morning Yoga Practice

Apr 21, 2021 by Sarina Mizutani

One of the most beneficial things you can do for yourself upon waking is to roll out your mat and practice yoga. Whether you are coming to the studio for a 6am Bikram practice, or you find 5 minutes to practice some Sun Salutations at home; practicing yoga in the morning boasts a variety of benefits for your physical and mental wellbeing.

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Midtown Yoga is Joining CAMH’s Riseup Challenge 2021

Apr 14, 2021 by Rebecca Rose

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Collaboration Takes Us Further Than Competition

Mar 15, 2021 by Rebecca Rose

Would love to let you know some of the BIG things we are working on at Midtown Yoga Kitchener Waterloo (MYKW) to bring more VALUE to you as part of the MYKW community.  Here at MYKW we are teaming up with some pretty awesome humans, Meghan Huehn from Namaste North (NN ) & Changu Changezi from Humans of Bikram Yoga (HOBY). One of NN's values is collaboration and MYKW is now embracing this as one of their pillars.  Collaboration is bigger than one person. It’s a culture. 

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Spiritual Wellness: Purpose & Connection

Mar 2, 2021 by Rebecca Rose

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Physical Wellness: Your Body is Your Vehicle

Feb 23, 2021 by Rebecca Rose

Our physical wellness is perhaps the one we hear about most, or at least tends to be the obvious one we think of when we think about being healthy. From gym memberships to all of the ads and fads for diets or exercise gear, it seems everywhere you turn we are being told that it's important. What we do, however, need to realize is that there is a lot more to our physical wellness than just exercise and diet. Our bodies are complex machines, the vehicles  we've been given as we navigate this physical lifetime. And each and every body is different- a different set of genetics, molecules, energy from person to person that is affected by the environments we are surrounded by. Even our thoughts and feelings can affect our physical wellness. So while there are some general guidelines for everyone to follow, keep this in mind and make sure to take time to both learn from and listen to your body. That is when you will begin to truly embrace physical wellness fully. 

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Emotional Wellness: Seeking Balance & Purpose

Feb 10, 2021 by Rebecca Rose

Emotional Wellness. When we read the words we automatically think of times where we are brought to extremes of emotion and how we handle ourselves. Emotional Wellness sounds simple enough, but let's take a deeper look at what it really means and how we can work towards it in healthy ways. By definition it's about having an awareness, understanding and acceptance of our emotions and the ability to manage them through challenges and changes.

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