We’re being grateful for our bodies at my studio this month. Here’s a love letter I wrote to mine.

As summer turns to fall and we prepare for long nights spent inside, the designers at Watson’s Furniture showroom want to help you stay outside for as long as possible. And the best possible way to extend your outdoor time into fall is to add heat. “Fire pits are still huge,” says designer M.C. Cox. Her fellow designer, Gwen Jones, agrees, adding that “fireplaces will generate a lot more heat, especially if they’re wood burning. Gas will generate some heat, but those are mostly for amb

For three local soccer stars, playing professionally in their hometown was something they never dreamed could happen. But thanks to FC Cincinnati and an enthusiastic showing of fan support, these hometown boys just might be back for good.

Who lives in retirement communities? In a word: you. Banish the idea of sad, sick, and lonely people from your mind.

Today's teens may be more sedentary and internet-focused than in years past, but that's now who Dr. Jaideep Chunduri is seeing.

The staff of Beacon Orthopedics would prefer to be there for you long before an injury.

Advancements in tools, techniques and materials help patients get back in the game, plus Beacon Orthopaedics works with teens. Professional and recreational athletes who are injured are getting back in the game quicker than ever because of recent advances in medical tools, techniques and materials. Minimally invasive surgery is one of the best ways to get patients back to an active lifestyle quicker because there’s less tissue damage and less blood loss, says Dr. Michael Kachmann, a neurosurgeon with Mayfield Brain & Spine. “We’ve just advanced our abilities to take out, say, a herniated disc or decompress a nerve thr

Is it time for a time out? Our yoga expert explains how two upcoming yoga retreats can give you the reset you’re looking for. The western life is considered by many to be among the busiest in the world. We try to cram as much as possible into the course of a day, constantly expecting more of ourselves and constantly falling short. If we could just make more time for our family. For our kids. For our health. For our friends. For our schools. For community involvement. For volunteering. Stop. Yo

What helps this Yoga Bar teacher to go the distance? You guessed it — yoga. Read on to see some of this marathoner's favorite postures. Meet Sarah Crabtree. Yoga teacher. Mother to eight-year-old twin boys. Runner of 12 marathons in 12 months. If this sounds crazy to you, it might be because you don’t love running quite as much as Sarah does. Sarah started running at 14 years old and, according to her, it was love at first sprint. “I fell in love with the feeling of accomplishment I would get

Can you show me how to do that handstand where your legs come up over your head? Yoga teachers get a lot of questions like these from students. Many times, the student is a new one. They’ve seen a picture of someone, maybe even someone they know, on Instagram or Facebook in an incredible, beautiful pose and it has captured them. They’re in. For that pose. Ah, social media. These tools bring so many new opportunities for connection into modern life. If you’ve dabbled at all in the online yoga

Zap your hay fever the natural way, as our yoga columnist guides you to a place where you can breathe easy again. Spring is here! For many, the beauty and excitement of new life is brought down a notch by itchy eyes, scratchy throats, and an explosion of pollen that makes us miserable. It’s awful to feel less than your best, especially at a time when the world around you is springing into life. But you’re not alone.

It’s wedding season. Yoga can help with that. Our yogi columnist explains. Hey out there, newly engaged ladies! Congratulations! If you’re like most brides-to-be, you’re probably already thinking about the things that you need to do before the big day. Amid all the choices you’re making about flowers, venue, dress, my guess is that you’re thinking about some personal remodeling as well.  You’d like to lose a few pounds. And you definitely want to tone up those arms.  Tighten the belly. Actually

Our yoga columnist explains why partner yoga is so beneficial – physically and emotionally – and why you should grab a significant other or friend to give it a try. Before all the single ladies take a hard pass — partner yoga is not just for couples. Mental health professionals agree that social connection is incredibly important for we social human animals. The physical and emotional challenges involved in these postures can help foster connection and closeness in any important relationship.

With Rachel Roberts. To launch a new yoga column here on Cincy Chic, our experts start off with a few basics – how it helps and who it benefits (hint: it’s everyone). Yoga teachers have heard every excuse in the book! But now is the time to commit, to shed the excuses. Simply put, here’s who CAN do yoga… EVERYONE. If you can breathe on your own, you can practice some form of yoga. If you can get up and down from the ground on your own, you can do yoga in a traditional yoga studio.

There has been a lot of attention lately on the use of yoga and mindfulness with children and teens. Quality research on yoga, mindfulness, and the benefits of each abound.

This holiday season, give your colleagues the gift that will make everyone a little happier and stress-free in 2016 — workplace yoga. The Yoga Bar studios offer classes for some of the Tri-State area's best known brands and organizations. Companies that value work/life balance for their teams and love bringing a little calm and wellbeing to their workspaces hire our teachers to create specialized classes that fit their schedules, staff size and special needs. We tailor the practice to fit into

Perhaps you’ve been to Target at Newport Pavilion on a random Saturday morning in December and noticed the place swarming with police officers and fire personnel leading children around. Perhaps you were initially alarmed, but then noticed the officers and firefighters were chatting easily with the children. Perhaps you then noticed that their shopping carts were full, not just with toys, but also with clothing, books, toiletries. Perhaps you overheard a child say to the officer, “I can’t wait to give this to my mom.”

Every yoga teacher has different little rituals and preparations before we teach a class. Because most of us come in to The Yoga Bar from other jobs, family commitments, life, we each take a moment to do a little something. A few deep breaths. Maybe a little prayer. A few minutes of meditation or quiet contemplation. Something that centers us, which allows us to be present and hold space for all of you. But sometimes, these little rituals aren't enough. Sometimes, my centering just doesn't want

While our studios ARE fabulous, we love taking our yoga outside of the studio and into the community! We miss connecting with you weekly at Yoga on the Green and Yoga at St. John's... so we're always looking for ways to get out there and see you more! Here's where TYB has been lately. Mariemont Walk-A-Thon: On September 25th, Mariemont Elementary held a walk-a-thon to benefit their PTO. Our lovely Ashley Molloy was there to lead these little guys in a short yoga session after their walk. More t