by Amy Brandt | Sep 24, 2014 | Ask Amy, Cross-Training, Health & Body
This story originally appeared in the August/September 2014 issue of Pointe. I recently started doing yoga and am wondering if it could have a positive impact on my turnout. If so, what poses do you recommend? —Emily The answer is yes—but not in the way you might...
by Pointe Team | Nov 28, 2001 | Company Life
Most dancers can’t go a day without stretching, but they often completely ignore the aches and pains in their feet. Give your tootsies some TLC with YogaPro’s YogaToes, which increase circulation, straighten bent toes and realign joints. Dr. Frank Sinkoe, podiatrist...
by Pointe Team | Nov 28, 2001 | Company Life
If you start to fade during rehearsal, wake yourself up with a little yoga. “Certain poses refresh the body,” says TaraMarie Perri, who teaches a yoga curriculum called Mind Body Dancer at New York’s Joffrey Ballet School. “Going upside down into an inversion can...
by Pointe Team | Nov 28, 2001 | Company Life
If you want to improve everything from performance to the time it takes to recover from an injury, look no further than your own head. The secret is a simple thing called imagery, or imaging, and it is something that you already use all the time. “Everyone uses...
by Jennifer Heimlich | Nov 28, 2001 | Company Life
Yesterday Pointe had a photo shoot with a handful of super-talented dancers from Ballet Academy East. They were each fantastic: technically brilliant with strong, fit bodies and completely game for all of the crazy things we threw at them. (Be sure to check out the...
by Jennifer Heimlich | Nov 28, 2001 | Company Life
Need a quick workout on the go? Download Yogify, a free app for the iPhone or iPad produced by EA Sports. It comes with five sample classes ranging from 15 to 45 minutes long, beginner to advanced level—plus the option to purchase up to 40 additional classes. Although...
by Jennifer Heimlich | Nov 28, 2001 | Company Life
September is National Yoga Month—which means there are lots of ways to find your zen for free over the next few weeks. The Yoga Health Foundation is offering new students a complimentary week of yoga at more than 2,200 studios around the country. Use their search...