 Yoga at Balans: A Holistic Approach
A Workout for Mind, Body, Spirit | by Brieanne K. Mould, RYT
Our yoga classes will fit perfectly into any combination of classes that you choose. For better focus and clarity of mind, try adding a class right before any of our other programs. Or maybe you prefer one at the end of the day after a high intensity TRX®, or Zumba® class for relaxation purposes. Yoga is not competitive, and is accessible to any body type/weight or physically challenged individuals.
Each posture taught will challenge your balance, core strength, focus, and flexibility. The practice of yoga cultivates commitment and discipline, which are helpful when making long-term lifestyle changes. Yoga was designed not only to exert and activate the body, but to connect the mind to the body. In fact, the ancient word yoga is derived from the Sanskrit root yuj meaning to bind, and join the entire self: body, mind and soul.
Whether you are on your way home from work, or starting out the day, Balans invites you to decompress while working your entire body through this moving meditation. Our classes will expose you to: Sanskrit, the yogic language, asanas, the postures, Drishti, point of gaze or focus and breath control, pranayama, and awareness of body positioning, alignment.
In our yoga classes, we practice vinyasa, the marriage of movement and breath, and learn to hold postures by applying drishti, and pranayama. Per Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, the father of Ashtanga Yoga, yoga is 99% practice, and 1% theory. Come see what this practice is all about. Expand your intentions and attain a relaxed mind, increased flexibility, and a more toned body with just one hour of practice. Leave your worries at the door, turn the auto pilot mode off, and be present with us at Balans.
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 Muscle Food
Spinach Terracini
by Caryl White, MS, RD, LD
Ingredients
1 cup Dreamfields® pasta macaroni
1 package frozen chopped spinach
(cooked according to package directions and drained)
1 lb. lean ground beef
1 cup celery, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tsp salt
1 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
Preparation
Brown meat. Add celery, garlic, and onion. Keep stirring until meat is cooked and vegetables are soft. Add salt. Add crushed tomatoes and macaroni. Bring to a boil. Keep cooking over high heat until macaroni is done, about 8-10 minutes. Once macaroni is done, stir in spinach and serve. Great as a main course.
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I have been coming to Balans for four and a half months, since the Studio first opened. I have noticed a great change in my endurance and strength as a result of my class schedule. I can actually see my triceps muscle! Joking aside. Also, I can tell that I have a much stronger core band and feel more balanced. 
