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Exciting News: A New Chapter at Santosha Yoga Collective!

1/13/2025

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We are beyond thrilled to announce a wonderful evolution for our studio community—Tara is stepping into the role of co-owner of Santosha Yoga Collective! 
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Santosha Yoga Collective's RYT-200hr Teacher Training Starts in April 2025!

1/3/2025

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We are thrilled to introduce Wild & Wise: An Embodied 200-Hour Foundational Yoga Teacher Training, a trauma-informed, Yoga Alliance-approved program presented by Erin Alexander C-IAYT of All Souls Yoga and Stephanie Alston ERYT-200 of Santosha Yoga Collective.
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If you’ve been searching for a well-rounded, holistic, and supportive yoga teacher training in the Northern California area, look no further! This training, hosted at Santosha Yoga Collective in Loomis, is an opportunity to deepen your practice and receive your teaching certificate in an inclusive and empowering environment.
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5 Ways Yoga Can Help You Achieve Your Personal Goals

11/4/2024

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When we think about achieving personal goals, the first things that come to mind are usually hard work, discipline, and time management. And with an already busy schedule, it can feel impossible to add something new! But what if I told you that yoga — a practice more often associated with relaxation and flexibility — could also be a powerful tool in helping you reach these goals? Whether you're aiming to excel in your career, improve relationships, build better habits, or enhance your overall well-being, yoga can provide unexpected yet impactful benefits to get you there.
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Here are five ways yoga can help you achieve your personal goals, no matter what they are:
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What’s the Difference Between Yoga and Stretching?

10/26/2024

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At first glance, yoga and stretching might seem almost identical. After all, both involve elongating muscles, improving flexibility, and relieving tension! But while stretching and yoga share some similarities, they have distinct differences in their mental and physical benefits. Whether you're looking to improve your flexibility, reduce stress, or enhance overall well-being, understanding these differences can help you determine which practice is best suited to your needs. 
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Under the cut, we’ll dive into what makes yoga different from stretching and explore the unique benefits of each.
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How Yoga Can Improve Your Sleep

10/2/2024

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In today's fast-paced world, many of us struggle with getting a good night's sleep. Whether it's work stress, anxiety, or screen time, it can be hard to quiet the mind and body for restful slumber. Luckily, yoga offers a natural and effective way to improve your sleep quality! By integrating certain yoga poses, breathwork, and mindfulness into your routine, you can calm your nervous system, relax tense muscles, and prepare your body for deep, restorative sleep.
If you have been experiencing mental or physical restlessness, exhaustion, and/or frustration surrounding your sleep, it might be time to change your routine. In addition to the Sleep workshop we have on October 12th, here’s how yoga can help you sleep better and which poses are most effective for winding down before bed.

Why Yoga Helps Improve Sleep
Yoga isn't just about flexibility and physical fitness—it also taps into mindfulness and relaxation, which can work wonders for your sleep. Here’s why:
  1. Reduces Stress and Anxiety: Yoga promotes the activation of the parasympathetic nervous system, known as the "rest and digest" response. This counters the effects of stress hormones like cortisol, helping your body shift from alertness to calm.
  2. Calms the Mind: Incorporating mindfulness and breathwork can quiet a racing mind, a common reason many people struggle with insomnia.
  3. Relaxes the Body: Gentle stretching in yoga releases tension and improves circulation, which relaxes your muscles and prepares your body for rest.
  4. Improves Breathing: Deep, rhythmic breathing in yoga (pranayama) promotes oxygen flow, slowing your heart rate and enhancing the body’s relaxation response.
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5 Benefits You Receive From Practicing Yoga

9/18/2024

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Yoga is more than just a physical exercise—it's a holistic practice that benefits the body, mind, and spirit. Whether you're new to yoga or have been practicing for years, its benefits are wide-ranging and deeply transformative. Especially at our studio, we offer a range of classes designed to match whichever benefit you’re searching for! Here are five powerful ways yoga can positively impact your life. ​
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Heated Yoga vs. Hot Yoga

8/28/2024

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What is Hot or Heated Yoga? And how is it different from Santosha Yoga? To follow up from our past blog posts about the Common Styles of Yoga (Part I & Part II linked at the bottom of the post), today we’ll discuss and distinguish aspects of yoga that might be confusing: the difference between Hot Yoga and Heated studios vs our room-temperature space.

At Santosha Yoga Collective, we offer a range of yoga classes to suit every yogi’s needs and goals. Yes, our studio has a heater so that we can stay warm in the winter, but we do not offer Hot Yoga. Here’s what you need to know:
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Our First Annual Fall Family Wellness Faire is Here!

8/14/2024

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Common Styles of Yoga Today: Part II

7/30/2024

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Welcome back! Here’s part two of our common styles of yoga breakdown. Whether you’re an experienced yogi or just starting to understand what the culture is all about, this is your introduction and overview of some common styles of yoga. If you haven’t had the opportunity to read part one, you can find the link to the post here! ​
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What is Kundalini Yoga?

4/29/2024

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