BIZZ BUZZ By Alaina Loughridge Photo by Wen McNally
DANCING DOGS YOGA
Tybee now has an exciting new business addition: Dancing Dogs Yoga.
Just opening late last year, Dancing Dogs, a Baptiste Affiliate Studio, has
already become a hit. Shelley Lowther and Jessie Gulliver decided the
time was right for Tybee to discover another kind of Zen. Both Shelley and
Jessie have been practicing yoga for many years and have learned that
every ‘body’ is different. There are many types of styles of yoga practice
and there is definitely one for you.
For those of you that have never thought about trying yoga or have
maybe pooh-poohed the thought of you bending your body into what you
consider unnatural positions, let me let you in on not a secret: Yoga is
awesome!!! Not only does it have little impact on your joints, knees and
other important body parts, yoga opens up your muscles and makes your
body more limber and toned than you ever thought possible. All through
centuries old proved and practiced positions and strategic stretching
maneuvers. It will also have you panting like a dog after five minutes –
and that is just the beginning.
Dancing Dogs Yoga offers a variety of classes for all levels. From Power
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Hour on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays to Slow Flow, Funky Friday
Flow, and Integral Yoga throughout the week as well. Private lessons are
available, which is great if you are just starting out. However, don’t be
embarrassed or reluctant to join a larger class. Every ‘body’ does what
is comfortable for them and if you are slower or not quite able to get
into the “Downward Facing Dog’ position in seconds, no fear. No one is
judging you. Yoga makes you focus on your body and lots of breathing.
The last thing on your mind is what the person next to you is doing.
Not only does yoga have serious medical benefits, it really is for all ages.
As we age, our bodies ain’t what they used to be. Yoga will get your body
into its happy place where getting out of bed isn’t a roll and drop deal,
but a sit up and let’s get it on kind of mentality. Yoga clears your brain and
makes your body fill with vitality and energy.
Dancing Dogs Yoga is located at 406 First Street (Butler Ave. - next
to Agave). They are also on Facebook at Dancing Dogs Yoga Tybee
and you can see their complete schedule of classes on their website
Dancingdogsyoga.com. Dancing Dogs also has a Savannah location at
30 W. Broughton, #300. You can get your yoga on at either location and
sign up in advance is easy through their website or the Dancing Dogs
Yoga app.
Start 2018 right and take a class at Dancing Dogs. You will feel better
physically and mentally. What’s the hold up? Namaste my friends. See
you in class!