Connecting the Body with the Mind with Yoga Instructor and Wellness Blogger Helene Kusman Ep. 48

Meet Helene Kusman, a holistic wellness blogger, yoga instructor, and Reiki healer.   After falling into running and fitness eight years ago, Helene found new interests in yoga and wellness.  The mind-body connection and positive mental benefits she experienced during her early sessions encouraged her to become a yoga trainer in Louisville, Kentucky.  Praising the physical and mental results from establishing a regular practice, Helene continued her wellness journey by becoming a licensed Reiki practitioner.  She now incorporates both yoga and Reiki in the classes she offers at Yoga Baum and to her private clients.  Her blog, helenekusman.com, offers online yoga classes to private wellness sessions, Reiki, healthy recipes and holistic health content.

Helene’s Takeaways:

Yoga is a great compliment to other forms of physical activity, especially running.Yoga is the connection of breath and movement, body and mind.There are several different types of yoga to enjoy.Restorative yoga allows you to hold poses longer, developing into deep stretches.Beginner yogis should look for an all-levels class, offering easy and advanced modifications.Yoga is a moving meditation.Health benefits are felt from yoga when you’re able to tap into the nervous system and calm it down.The trend of hot yoga can offer an intense workout, but it may not be ideal for beginners.Runners engaging in yoga may find ways to open their hips, relax their calves, and release tension in their back, shoulders, and neck.The lizard pose is an excellent yoga exercise for runners.

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