The Power of Water and Yoga in Nature

We spent time over the last weekend thinking about Mothers. Now it is time to connect to the Mother Within by experiencing Yoga surrounded by Mother Earth. Yoga in nature can be a powerful experience, regardless of the frequency of the type or frequency of your typical practice.
Exercise by water increases the calming effect of Yoga. In a Huffington Post interview with Wallace J. Nichols, a marine biologist and author of the Blue Mind he explains that while near water individuals experience “a mildly meditative state characterized by calm, peacefulness, unity, and a sense of general happiness and satisfaction with life in the moment.” Exercise near water helps you to relax, which is why we always feel better by the beach.
Did you know that being around marine life and water, alone, also have a powerful impact? Staring at the water helps with focus and internal awareness. It also decreases your heart rate by 7% and blood pressure by 4% according to a recent study.
Because of the power of this type of experience, the FMB Yoga Project has partnered with Island Time Dolphin & Shelling Cruises to offer you a 4-hour cruise to a secluded island for an hour of beach yoga appropriate for all levels. 
Space is limited and filling up fast. Pre-register at www.fmbyogaproject.com/store. 
See you on the Mat!

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