Thrive Posture Focus - Blowing in Firm Pose

Blowing in Firm Pose is the second breathing exercise and the last asana in the Traditional Hot Yoga sequence.

Practice + PosturesIan OlaughlinFebruary 2, 2022Yoga, Hot Yoga, Posture, Blowing in Firm, Breathing ExerciseComment

Thrive Tips, Tricks, and Tools - Ask Your Instructor

If you have any questions or concerns about your practice on any given day, it’s a good idea to talk to your instructor.

Practice + PosturesIan OlaughlinJanuary 28, 2022Tips Tricks & Tools, Better and stronger, Listen to your body, ModificationsComment

Thrive Posture Focus - Full Locust Pose

Full Locust Pose focuses on the mid-spine. It combines the actions of Cobra Pose and Locust Pose, lifting both the upper body and the legs while perfectly balanced on the hip bones.

Practice + PosturesIan OlaughlinJanuary 26, 2022Yoga, Hot Yoga, Posture, Full Locust PoseComment

Thrive Tips, Tricks, and Tools - So Fresh and So Clean

Want your yoga clothes and gear to smell so fresh and so clean? Thrive Hot Yoga has the magic formula to help you maintain your yoga clothes, towels, and WayMats smelling good.

Practice + PosturesIan OlaughlinJanuary 23, 2022Yoga GearComment

Thrive Posture Focus - Rabbit Pose

The objective of Rabbit Pose is to stretch out the spine slowly. The secret of this posture is in the arms and pulling with all your strength on your heels. This is what allows you to perform the posture fully and to keep your weight where it belongs in order to stretch out your total spine equally.

Practice + PosturesIan OlaughlinJanuary 4, 2022Yoga, Hot Yoga, Posture, Tree PoseComment

COVID-19 Safety Update

We are taking every measure we can to provide you with a safe environment to practice yoga. Currently this is what you can expect when you enter one of our studios:

COVID-19Ian OlaughlinJanuary 4, 2022COVID-19, Safe Yoga PracticeComment

Thrive Tips, Tricks, and Tools - Sign-up for Class

Of course there is the obvious benefit of saving a spot in the classroom for you to practice, but there are a couple other reasons why this small action is important to your practice.

Practice + PosturesIan OlaughlinDecember 31, 2021Tips Tricks & Tools, Sign-up for ClassComment

Thrive Posture Focus - Tree Pose

Tree Pose is a hip opener. Much different from “Tree Pose” in other western forms of yoga, the raised foot is not tucked into the inner thigh, it is rested high on the front of the thigh of the standing leg. This helps with flexibility and opening the hips. Only one set of Tree is performed before moving into Toe Stand.

Practice + PosturesIan OlaughlinDecember 22, 2021Yoga, Hot Yoga, Posture, Tree PoseComment

Thrive Posture Focus - Toe Stand Pose

Toe Stand Pose is a traction pose and is good for posture. A powerful posture, Toe Stand will build mental strength and balance. It focuses on the joints of the hips, knees, and ankles and strengthens each.

Practice + PosturesIan OlaughlinDecember 15, 2021Yoga, Hot Yoga, Posture, Toe Stand PoseComment

The Art of Sweating - Part 3: Replenishment

Heat is a crucial element of Hot Yoga, and therefore so is hydration, sweating, and replenishment.

Part 3: Replenishment

Practice + PosturesIan OlaughlinDecember 14, 2021Sweating, Hydration, ReplenishmentComment

Thrive Tips, Tricks, and Tools - Hydro Flasks

Party time in the hot room is that sacred first official break we yogis get to hydrate. That first welcome sip gives you just enough extra motivation to keep going strong. Today’s Tips, Tricks, and Tools focuses on the benefits of hydro flasks.

Practice + PosturesIan OlaughlinDecember 12, 2021Tips Tricks & Tools, Hydro Flasks, HydrationComment

Gingerbread Yogis

Celebrate the holidays with these yoga inspired gingerbread cookies. Our adaptation of these classic festive cookies is soft centered with crisp edges. They hold their shape well and are just the right amount of sweet, spice, and everything nice.

RecipesIan OlaughlinDecember 11, 2021Holidays, CookiesComment

Kundalini Yoga - Harnessing Your Inner Energy

Kundalini Yoga is more of a spiritual practice than other forms of yoga offered at Thrive. The practice has physical movements that are more precise and repetitive. It also combines the movements with specific breathing patterns, chanting, and music from sacred musicians.

Practice + PosturesIan OlaughlinDecember 9, 2021KundaliniComment

Thrive Posture Focus - Eagle Pose

Practice + PosturesIan OlaughlinDecember 8, 2021Yoga, Hot Yoga, Posture, Eagle PoseComment

The Art of Sweating - Part 2: The Benefits of Sweating

Heat is a crucial element of Hot Yoga, and therefore so is hydration, sweating, and replenishment.

Part 2: The Benefits of Sweating

Practice + PosturesIan OlaughlinDecember 7, 2021Sweating, Hydration, ReplenishmentComment

Thrive Refresh and Replenish Drink

Water is the best source of hydration; however, you must replace what you’ve lost in sweat in your Hot Yoga/Inferno Hot Pilates practice. The Thrive Refresh and Replenish Drink is an all-natural electrolyte infused drink that you can make at home to help you to replenish, refresh, and recover.

RecipesIan OlaughlinDecember 5, 2021Nutrition, Recipes, HydrationComment

The Art of Sweating - Part 1: Hydration

Heat is a crucial element of Hot Yoga, and therefore so is hydration, sweating, and replenishment.

Part 1: Hydration

Practice + PosturesIan OlaughlinDecember 2, 2021Sweating, Hydration, Replenishment Comment

Lover of Life

“The mental benefits are excellent. My mind is clear. I’m able to relax and focus. My attitude is positive and I notice that has an affect on others. My sleep is 90% better. My digestion is wonderful.”

Success StoriesIan OlaughlinDecember 1, 2021Flexible, Age is just a number, You are at peace, Relax and focusComment