Torchbearers will host its 12th Annual AkRun event Saturday, June 9 at 9 a.m. Returning to a morning timeslot, this year’s event, AkRun & Crawl: Brunch, will also feature a new yoga option. The 5K race will take place along the scenic Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail through the Merriman Valley, and a brunch will follow in the Valley Bar District. As the … [Read more...]
Yoga studio brings wellness to heart of downtown Akron
Akron Yoga and Wellness invites downtown Akron employees, clients and surrounding community members to join its staff for a weekend-long grand opening celebration from Friday, Oct. 13 through Sunday, Oct. 15 at its studio located off West Mill Street in Akron. The festivities will begin with a ribbon cutting at 4:15 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 13. Akron Yoga and Wellness will … [Read more...]
Yoga Summit open to all residents, focuses on personal, community healing
The Akron Yoga Summit, which kicks off tomorrow, is a four day festival and part of the Akron Peace Project’s 7th Annual Peace Week. The gathering will unite yoga leaders for a weekend of empowerment, leadership development, ahimsa (non-violence), friendship and service. The organizers stress that yoga is for everybody. On Thursday, Sept. 22, the Akron Yoga Summit … [Read more...]
Akron Yoga Summit tops off National Yoga Month
Let me enlighten you with some good news: September is National Yoga Month and Akron is poised to celebrate it. The awareness month, which was dedicated by the Department of Health and Human Services in 2008, will be recognized by the city’s yogics with a conference running from Sept. 25 through 27. The Akron Yoga Summit will take place in the University of Akron’s Student … [Read more...]
Working Class Vegan Man: Lessons from Toy Soldiers
That’s right, I still buy toys. I ordered some green army men the other day, only these little soldiers are not fighting for the end of Nazi domination. They practice yoga. My Yoga Joes showed up on my doorstep with their boots and canteens ready to display their best form in sun salutations. For me, these little dudes represent a number of positive things. They symbolize … [Read more...]
Holiday Shopping Guide: Personal Improvement & Health
Yoga Bliss Give the gift of health & happiness with a gift certificate or boutique item from Yoga Bliss! We offer over 60 yoga classes a week for all levels in hot and non-heated studios; a delicious juice & smoothie bar; a boutique filled with yoga attire, accessories, jewelry, and aromatherapy; and Thai massage. We give you the tools to find your Bliss so you make … [Read more...]
