The Rope Yoga Collective

Preserving muscle mass is a concern for all aging individuals but here is an interesting study on this in women.

Yoga Helps Preserve Muscle Mass in Older Women - ScienceBlog.com A new study by the University of Connecticut finds that practicing yoga may improve protein utilization among older women, and lead to the maintenance of muscle at ... Read more

If you or someone you know and love suffers from or struggles with substance abuse, please read this insightful article about how yoga may help that.

Can Yoga Help With Addiction? A study found that of the 24 million people who claimed to be addicted to some substance in 2013, only 10% checked into a rehabilitation clinic to get treatment.

From the Annals on Internal Medicine, a study on whether yoga is better than PT when it comes to lower back pain. As a sufferer of this on occasion my personal experience is that it certain does help.

Yoga, Physical Therapy, or Education for Chronic Low Back Pain | Annals of Internal Medicine | American College of Physicians The full report is titled “Yoga, Physical Therapy, or Education for Chronic Low Back Pain. A Randomized Noninferiority Trial.” The authors are R.B. Saper, C. Lemaster, A. Delitto, K.J. Sherman, P.M. Herman, E. Sadikova, J. Stevans, J.E. Keosaian, C.J. Cerrada, A.L. Femia, E.J. Roseen, P. Gardiner, K...

My 6 YO is a swimmer and loves coming to classes when I teach. I see now there can be many benefits for him and all swimmers.

Yoga: Passing Trend or Scientific Practice? Before rushing to add yoga to our weekly routines, we should consider whether or not yoga is a mere fad or a beneficial practice.

Wow, very interesting reading. Yoga can actually change genetic expression in you.

What Is the Molecular Signature of Mind–Body Interventions? A Systematic Review of Gene Expression Changes Induced by Meditation and Related Practices There is considerable evidence for the effectiveness of mind-body interventions (MBIs) in improving mental and physical health, but the molecular mechanisms of these benefits remain poorly understood. One hypothesis is that MBIs reverse expression of genes involved in inflammatory reactions that are...

At TRYC we try to be constantly aware that yoga can be very beneficial but comes with risk. In my experience, it is the American competitive mind-set and culture which is the greatest contributor to injuries when yoginis try to "do better".

Avoiding the dark side of yoga: Listen to your body, don’t force yourself Perhaps it’s the inherent belief that yoga is good for the body that makes people feel they can safely push their limits. But, like any other form of physical activity, asking the body to do more t…

Please be mindful of your mats. They may actually be harming you.

Shocking report: Yoga mats may cause this serious health problem Shocking report: Yoga mats may cause this serious health problemAugust 26, 2017 By Dan TaylorAn alarming new study claims that chemicals in yoga mats may be harming people's fertility, and they don't even realize it.If you enjoy yoga, there’s a big warning from a study just published in Environmenta...

A promising study on the benefits of yoga in treating mild depression. I know I always get a lift from a class so not surprised to hear this.

Yoga could complement traditional treatment for depression - Harvard Health Blog Research suggests that yoga along with traditional treatment can help depression. More study is needed to evaluate the benefits of specific forms of yoga.

An entire school and research facility in India devoted to the links between empirical method based science and yoga. Yoga is medicine there.

‘Yoga beyond belief, may soon substitute medicines’ Yoga as medicine is a possibility in near future. The day is not far off when all the scientific effects of yoga on human body can be decoded

Yes, yoga is based in science, and this article actually IDs a potential spot in the brain that regulates the calming effect.

Meditation's Calming Effects Pinpointed in Brain A new mouse study reveals a set of neurons that may point to physiological roots for the calming effects of breathing control

Here is a very interesting article about incorporating yoga into managed care practice.

Can Yoga, Mindfulness Fit With Managed Care? Recent studies have linked yoga and mindfulness with reduced stress, improved glycemic control, and even lower medical costs. Should these low-cost practices find ways to standardize to meet payers' needs? Or is it managed care that needs to adapt?

Our five year old can now be regularly seen attending our classes when my wife or I lead a class. This teacher of kindergartners actually builds it into her class.

Butler Newsroom | Yoga Gives Lab School Students Time to Breathe It’s after lunch in Lisa Gundaker ’90’s kindergarten/first-grade class at the IPS/Butler University Laboratory School, and that means it’s time for downward-facing dog, star pose, and tree position.

A very interesting article from India that indicates that "oneness" is hardwired into our brains, and we have only to extend ourselves into yogic experience to achieve it.

Yoga, where science meets spirituality The word yoga first occurred in the Rig Veda.

And from the founder of our style, Prof. Jasprit Singh on yoga and the empirical method. Enjoy and share!

Yam, 1st Limb of Yoga: Rules of the Game and the Empirical Method Prof. Jasprit Singh uses marbles to illustrate how we can understand the rules of the game of life.

Here is an NIH meta-study (a study that collects experimental or observational studies and combines them) that concludes: "The majority of available studies with children and adolescents suggest benefits to using yoga as a therapeutic intervention and show very few adverse effects." Neat! Share it along, please. :)

Yoga as a Complementary Therapy for Children and Adolescents: A Guide for Clinicians Yoga is being used by a growing number of youth and adults as a means of improving overall health and fitness. There is also a progressive trend toward use of yoga as a mind-body complementary and alternative medicine intervention to improve specific ...

A powerful article about the awesomeness of yoga, from the exalted to the mundane. A must read.

How Yoga Turns You Superhuman or Just Less Freaked Out About Life It trains the body, mind, and everything in between.

The Rope Yoga Collective updated their business hours.

The Rope Yoga Collective updated their information in their About section.

It's now easier to contact The Rope Yoga Collective.

Yoga is so much more than a physical exercise. This Harvard article outlines some of the benefits.

Yoga – Benefits Beyond the Mat - Harvard Health Yoga, an ancient practice and meditation, has become increasingly popular in today's busy society. For many people, yoga provides a retreat from their chaotic and busy lives. It helps you develop a positive body image and helps you become a ...

Meet our instructors: Anthony & Shiyu (Sherry) Nitsos.

Both certified in 2009 as Level II Russayog instructors, Anthony and Sherry believe in the balance in life, work, inner self, and the physical health.

Anthony is actively teaching in our collective (please check out our sign-up sheet on our website), while Sherry is on a hiatus as she is expecting a child this summer.

Dear fellow yogis,

TRYC has made new changes to our schedule to reflect the needs of our yogis: our Saturday class is reduced to 60 minutes (12:00pm - 1:00pm); we also added one more class on Sundays.

Please check out our website for the updated schedule.

Dear fellow yogis,

We have made a few changes to our weekly schedule going forward: we added new 90-minute class on Saturdays (11:00 AM - 12:30 PM), and eliminated Thursday's evening class.

Hope the new addition can give you a boost of energy on your winter weekends!

The benefit of yoga (certain poses should be avoided) for women in pregnancy.

http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/11/16/455890447/say-yes-to-down-dog-more-yoga-poses-are-safe-during-pregnancy?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=npr&utm_term=nprnews&utm_content=2042

Say Yes To Down Dog: More Yoga Poses Are Safe During Pregnancy Moms-to-be who practice prenatal yoga say it reduces stress, anxiety and even pain. A study finds that even poses once thought to be off limits to pregnant women are safe.

In the spirit of sharing and giving. Here is what we would like to share for November:

Bring a guest to a class and their first visit is free!
If your guest buys a 10 pass package,
your next class is free.
Good for all November classes.

Visit www.theropeyogacollective.com
for class schedule and sign-up instructions.

Meet our instructor: Jenny Koppera.
"I first made my way to rope yoga in 2006 and have been so grateful to find this outlet for breath, movement, and balance in our Rope Yoga Collective!

Coming from a background in dance, theatre and teaching, I am consistently looking for creative atmospheres that challenge and support my growth, strength, and peace. I find all these in The Rope Yoga Collective: in the yoga itself, in the teachers, and in the students as we journey, rope in hand, through the pranayam and asans together.

Being a part of The Rope Yoga Collective flows outward into the rest of my life. It helps me to release any negativity and remain full of optimism. With Rope Yoga, I approach my artistic work and teaching with renewed energy and clarity. It is a joy to come full circle and to share my love of yoga, breathing, and movement at The Rope Yoga Collective. "

Meet our instructor: Jane Allen. Certified in 2009 (Russayog Level 2), Jane believes in keeping the body and mind flexible and enjoy the small moments of everyday life. You can practice rope yoga in her Lunchtime Longevity classes on Mondays (12:10 PM - 12:55 PM).

We have settled into our new space on N. Fourth Ave. in Ann Arbor, and are excited to welcome more friends and community in to join us! Come check us out! We are a lovely and welcoming yoga for all ages and levels.

We have an 8-rope capacity. Please check out our website: http://theropeyogacollective.com/. You can reserve your spot for each class on the website.

Home The ropes hold your hands and help everyone reach their limit safely. The class is able to stretch and fly in Third Salute to Mother Earth.