by Jamie Pantea | Jun 30, 2025 | Beginners, Blog, Community Activities, Yoga poses
Standing Big Toe Pose Standing Big Toe Pose or Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana is a balancing yoga posture that strengthens the legs, improves focus, and increases flexibility, especially in the hamstrings. This pose involves standing on one leg while holding the...
by Amanda Flow | Aug 7, 2025 | Blog, Community Activities, Latest info, RYS200, Teacher Spotlight Series, Yoga Teacher Training
JAMIE PANTEA We’re revisiting Jamie’s Spotlight to catch up on all the exciting things that have happened since we last checked in—and a lot has changed! The biggest update is that Jamie joined Modern Yoga full time as Studio Manager and Lead Instructor in July...
by Jamie Pantea | Nov 8, 2023 | Blog, Community Activities, Teacher Spotlight Series
amanda hatfield Amanda was born in Mullens, a small coal mining town in West Virginia. When the coal industry slowed down, her family moved and eventually ended up in Cleveland, Ohio! Growing up, Amanda stayed busy with dance and gymnastics. She started competing at 8...
by Mary Beth | Jun 8, 2021 | Blog, Book Club, Popular Articles
By Mary Beth Tweardy, ERYT. I’ve been repeating this story all weekend, so I will repeat it again in black and white because I believe it’s one of those great lessons that come our way in a simple conversation. I may have some of the details a little hazy, but the...