COVID-19 is wrecking havoc on our wallets, jobs and psyche. It has had us locked down for too long with fear in our hearts and minds. It is completely normal and 1000% human to be on edge at this time. If you are used to being at work or having the kids (and spouse) gone during the day, you must be craving alone time. Just the opportunity to check out of responsibility for a little while.

In yoga, reiki, and ayurveda, you often hear mention of the 7 chakras. In western medicine you don’t hear about the chakras very much, so what are they?

Raise your hand (or quietly nod) if you are feeling any of these things right now?STRESS. PRESSURE. FEAR. ANXIETY. SELF DOUBT. DEPRESSION. STRAIN. EXHAUSTION.

Now that we all look a little silly with our hands raised way up in the air while nodding quietly but fervently at our phones… know that YOU are not alone.

Self care is different for EVERYONE! Here’s what our team

As we come into our spring months with mold in the air from the rain and plants beginning to bud, so many North Texans are getting hit with allergies. What if you could find an essential oil that not only helps you breathe, but also aids with headaches, viral infections, cough, muscle pain and inflammation?

My favorite way to combat the stress or anxiety is to make a warm, calming, and gently detoxifying bath – paired with a hot cup of tea or a glass of wine.

Occasionally we get asked some form of this comparison question, “which is better... X Essential Oil or CBD Oil?” or “is copaiba oil really better than CBD?” As with most topics in wellness, it can be difficult to separate the science from the marketing hype, so let's break it down for you here by starting with a little pertinent scientific information on the endocannabinoid system, essential oils, and CBD oil.

Do you have a love/hate relationship with plank? Many students find they are totally OVER it when they are in the midst of plank but feel super strong once they are done. Sometimes it can be challenging to find that sweet spot in plank where you are comfortably uncomfortable. Let’s take a look on how you can get the most out of plank and make it accessible no matter your ability.

“Accessible” has become a buzzword in the Yoga community recently. I’m pleased more awareness is being brought to the need to make Yoga something anyone can do, but what exactly does accessible mean? As with any popular word, it can mean myriad things.

While I don’t necessarily think yoga has “rules”, I do feel that there should be a certain level of respect to the studio space, it’s teachers and fellow yogis just like you. This will allow everyone to maintain their own practice in a room filled with different types of people. Maybe you enjoy a quiet, deeply relaxing class or would you’d rather a base thumping, fast flow? Either way in a room of many people and many goals, the following points will help to make everyone have a better experience on (and off) the mat:

You knew us as Pure Synergy Wellness Studio…. meet Pure Synergy Wellness & Movement!!

Malas are not just stylish and trendy jewelry, they are tools that we can use in our meditation practice daily. Logan Milliken, who creates malas for Silver and Sage jewelry states that malas “offer people a wearable reflection of something in their own journey, so in that way the mala really becomes whatever the wearer intends for it,”

We are currently in the heart of winter season and for most of us stuffy noses are common during this time of year. In yoga, we use the breath as a tool to calm the nervous system and to focus on the present moment. From my personal experience I know that it can be hard to practice yoga without being able to breathe normally, so here are a few alternative remedies to help you clear your nasal passages and feel better during your practice!

It may be cheesy, but I get almost too excited for the New Year. It’s like Christmas again, but for the future of the next 365 days.

This was put together by Lindsey, one of our knowledgeable instructors and private trainers! She has a degree in Kinesiology from UNT and is currently a nursing school student. Want to learn more about a specific muscle group? Send us an email at hello@puresynergydfw.com

Wheel pose looks pretty cool right? I have memories of childhood tumbling when I see and practice wheel.

Would you like the secret to actually having a happy holiday this year? To not spending significant amounts of time curled up on the floor drinking heavily spiked eggnog while hiding in a DIY wrapping paper fortress (although you can do some of that too, if that’s what you’re into)?

Lean in close…

Many of my clients find the holiday season to be a challenging time of year, I completely get it. There have been times in my life where I have found them challenging as well. Years ago, the holidays would be a time of over-indulgence in food and alcohol, and a significant increase in inflammation and my waistline.

Child’s pose...either the most comfortable reprieve from your practice you’ve ever experienced or the most odd and uncomfortable, possibly even suffocating thing you’ve done. Today we are going to fix that.

My family is big. We laugh at with and at each other. We are close; finding any reason to come together to celebrate and eat. Because of the closeness of my family the loss of a loved one is felt deeply, and the holidays are a time where that loss is felt the most.