How does yoga prevent injuries?

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Let’s face it: being injured sucks. From rolled ankles to blownout knees to chronic back pain, there’s a lot that can go wrong in the body. Whether you’re a pro runner or a generalist fitness enthusiast, injuries are a legit risk of an active lifestyle — especially as you age. When it comes to playing and feeling your best, it doesn’t matter if you’re as fit as Kate Grace (one of our new fave pro runners) or as gifted as LeBron James — if you can’t stay healthy, you’ll hinder your ability to maintain your fitness, hamper your career, and reduce the time you get to spend playing the sports you love. And, no one likes to be on the sidelines, or watch their hard-earned muscles atrophy while they recover from surgeries.

How does Jasyoga prevent injuries?

By now, you’ve probably heard us talk about the importance of balance. It’s what you are designed for. And, when you’re in balance, you’re a whole lot less likely to suffer tweaks, strains, and pains. The reality is that the activities of your day can easily throw you out of balance, putting you at greater risk of injury — this is just as true of sitting as it is of running. Ugh, what to do, you ask?

The solution is simple: hit reset.

Jasyoga classes help you hit reset — create and maintain balance — in a bunch of ways. Most notably:

  • Increase your flexibility — train your muscles to be more pliable so that your joints can maintain optimal range of motion…
  • Balance your imbalances — reduce discrepancies in strength and flexibility…
  • Stabilize your joints — strengthen targeted muscles for optimal joint stability…
  • Improve your body awareness and proprioception — sharpen your awareness of where your body is in space and time, and more tuned in to what’s going on in your body day to day…

Lucky for you, a little bit goes a long way. So save yourself the drama that accompanies injuries by learning simple techniques to help mitigate risks and keep you fit…

See you in class!

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You’re invited! Jasyoga turns 3 on June 1!

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Where there’s a wall, there’s a way…

We’re turning 3!

It’s time to celebrate all of you who have joined the Reset Revolution! And, sometimes there’s no better way to Hit Reset than a good party.

So come shake it with Team Jasyoga and enjoy some of our fave brews from our friends at Hilliard’s Beer, live DJ, food trucks, cupcakes, photos, and of course a few surprises.

  • When: 5–8pm(ish) Saturday, June 1hilliards_large
  • Where: Hilliard’s Beer — 1550 NW 49th Street, Seattle
  • For: You! All ages welcome, bring your friends and fam!

And as a little thank you for all your support these last 3 years, we’re hooking you up with a sweet discount on Jasyoga Ts and class passes at the party.

(and in case you missed it) Contest alert!

Oh, don't mind me...

Oh, don’t mind me…

Where there’s a wall, there’s a way!

In celebration of Jasyoga’s 3rd birthday (See you at the party!), we’re collecting Legs Up The Wall pics all month long. We want to see the creative ways you fit recovery into your busy day and training schedule.

To Enter: Share your pics via Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook — be sure to tag @jasyoga and hashtag #hitreset. Post as many as you like between now and May 27.

Prize: 3 of you will win a new Jasyoga T, and one lucky athlete will win a T and special surprise… it’ll be good, we promise.

So stop, drop, and put your legs up!

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Contest! Where there’s a wall, there’s a way…

We’re guessing you’ve seen our pictures and hashtags by now. #legsupthewall, #hitreset, #resetrevolution… We admit it, we’re obsessed with balancing effort and ease — because in your sports and in your life, you perform your best when you’re in balance.

The problem is, while most of us have the effort part down, many people struggle to find ease. We’re not suggesting you ditch your training and head to the couch with a beer — but we encourage you to embrace the power of recovery, which is a key benefit of Jasyoga. New to the game? Read on…

Try It: Legs Up The Wall (or anything)

Stop, drop, put your Legs Up The Wall!

Stop, drop, put your Legs Up The Wall! Couldn’t be bothered to take off the helmet…

We have yet to meet an athlete who doesn’t agree that our fave pose, Legs Up The Wall, feels amazing. It’s ideal post-workout or after a long day at your desk. That said, nothing wrong with hitting it up any time your legs feel heavy, or you’re just plain stressed out.

Benefits:

  • Recirculates your blood and drains excess fluid from your legs
  • Relaxes your feet
  • Relaxes the muscles around the low back
  • Stretches your hamstrings while your spine rests in neutral (which is ideal, and tough to do from sitting or standing if your hammies are stiff)
  • Did we mention it feels amazing?

The best part? All you need to do is find something to put your legs up on… stay as long as you want.

Contest alert…

Where there’s a wall, there’s a way!

Need more motivation? In celebration of Jasyoga’s 3rd birthday (See you at the party June 1!), we’re collecting Legs Up The Wall pics all month long. We want to see the creative ways you fit recovery into your busy day and training schedule.

To Enter: Share your pics via Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook — be sure to tag @jasyoga and hashtag #hitreset. Post as many as you like between now and May 27.

Prize: 3 of you will win a new Jasyoga T, and one lucky athlete will win a T and special surprise… it’ll be good, we promise.

So stop, drop, and put your legs up!

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3 is the magic number…

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It’s a new month, and as Jasyoga approaches its 3rd birthday, we’re celebrating the three key benefits that have ignited our Reset Revolution.

In your sport and in your life, this practice is designed to help you:

1. Recover

2. Prevent Injuries

3. Perform

We’ll be blogging about these benefits all month long. This sweet trifecta will help you create and sustain balance — and that, friends, is where optimal experience lives. When you’re balanced, you’ll feel your best and play your best, no matter what the task. Balance is the new beauty, the new optimizer.

So, ask yourself: Which benefit are you missing out on? Are you frazzled because you’re failing to recover? Are you struggling with injuries? Are you under-performing?

Be honest. And resolve to find your own personal reset button this month — because using yoga to bring yourself back into balance is what we mean when we say “Hit reset.”

We’re here to help…

Please visit www.jasyoga.com/maygameplan for our May schedule and events — including new classes and our June 1 party!

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May Game Plan & New Class Passes

SAVE THE DATE! Jasyoga's 3rd birthday party is June 1...

SAVE THE DATE!
Jasyoga’s 3rd birthday party is June 1…

Hey, it’s May (nearly)!

Jasyoga has some sweet things coming up this month…

NEW! 3-Class Passes

Our new, no-fuss punch cards get you into any Jasyoga drop-in class. It doesn’t get any better than this:

  • 3-class pass — $35
  • 6-class pass — $65 (BEST VALUE, available for a limited time only)
  • Single class drop-in — $15
  • Student 3-class pass — $25
  • Student single class drop-in — $10

Bring cash or check and pick yours up at any Jasyoga class. All passes expire 3 months after date of purchase. Stay tuned for online payment options coming soon!

May Group Drop-In Class Schedule

Mondays

  • Noon–1pm @UW
  • 6–7:15pm @Dreamclinic Greenlake

Wednesdays

  • Noon–1pm @UW
  • NEW Beginning May 8! 6:30–7:30pm @Always Running Greenlake

Find all the deets you need at jasyoga.com/schedule. NOTE no classes on Memorial Day, May 27.

Events

Back by popular demand! Jasyoga at Wine World

Join Coaches Kendra Clawson and Duni Disston for a 75-minute Jasyoga sesh followed by wine tasting. Now that’s what we call taking your “reset” to another level. Please BYOM (bring your own mat)!

  • When: 6:30–8:30pm(ish) Friday, May 17
  • Where: Wine World — 400 NE 45th, Seattle
  • Tickets: Visit jasyogaatwineworld.eventbrite.com to score your $10 tix!
  • And: Discounted Jasyoga class passes will be available at this event only

SAVE THE DATE! Jasyoga’s 3rd Birthday Party

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It’s time to celebrate all of you who have joined the Reset Revolution! Come shake it with us and enjoy some of our fave brews from Hilliard’s, live DJ, giveaways, food trucks, and a few surprises.

  • When: 5–8pm(ish) Saturday, June 1
  • Where: Hilliard’s Beer — 1550 NW 49th Street, Seattle
  • More deets coming soon!

Questions? Hit us up! See you on the mat…

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