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Dr. Anna Engels is a Co-Founder of Yoga Lab Studio in State College, PA.  She is a yoga teacher registered at the E-RYT 500 and YACEP levels with Yoga Alliance.  Her yoga teaching and practice combines her background in psychology with a strong grounding in anatomy and functional movement to create intelligent and fun sequences that flow with the breath and connect you to your core. She has a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, and her clinical interests and academic research focus on stress, anxiety, depression, and their associated patterns of brain activity using fMRI. She is also a photographer and loves traveling the world, capturing moments of beauty.  She currently teaches yoga at Yoga Lab and in the Penn State Kinesiology Department.  She is also available for private sessions.

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FLIP IT February Challenge!

1/31/2017

 
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Join Yoga Lab's "Flip It February" Challenge!!

We want to support you in your goals on and off the mat.

Flip It February challenges you for the next 28 days to "flip" a habit, your attitude/mindset, or your body by going upside down each day!

Share your FLIP IT goals and progress on Facebook and Instagram with #flipitfeb and #yogalab.

Try something like...

Flip a Habit:
Try something new and stick with it!
-Sign up for the Nutrition Habit Challenge! TODAY is the LAST DAY to sign up! (www.nutritionhabitchallenge.com)
-Practice daily in meditation or yoga classes at Yoga Lab
-Start your own home yoga practice
-Choose a specific posture and practice working on it each day
-Choose any habit you would like to flip, and stick with it!

Flip the Script:
Shift your attitude/narrative/mindset towards positivity!
-Engage in a conscious act of kindness daily
-Practice gratitude
-"Pay it forward" each day
-Notice if you're being hard on yourself, and practice compassion

Flip Upside Down:
Get a new perspective, tap into your strength, and release into support!
-Practice Down Dog at the Wall every day
-Practice Handstand or preparatory postures for this pose every day
-Practice Legs Up the Wall for a supported release
Mix and match or commit to one for the whole 28 days!

How to get started?
1) Join the Facebook group - "Flip It February @ Yoga Lab", check daily for encouragement posts
2) Post each day your "Flip It February" practice with the hashtags #flipitfeb and #yogalab
3) See who else is participating and what they're doing, encourage and celebrate one another!
Please use hashtags so we can make a collection of all the posts to see the collective beauty and to support one another. We'll be participating with you to support your commitment and progress!

Power Lunch at Yoga Lab This Week!

1/29/2017

 
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Power Lunch Menu this week! Only $7.95!

MONDAY Jan 30, 2017
Herbed Potato Soup (vegan/GF)
½ Black Bean Burger wrap (vegan)
Quick-pickled vegetables (vegan/GF)
Lady Hannah Herbal Tisane

WEDNESDAY Feb 1, 2017
Apricot Lentil Soup (vegan/GF)
½ Roasted Vegetable wrap (vegan)
Massaged Kale Salad (vegan/GF)
Wellness Serenity Herbal Tisane

Sign up online by 9am Mon or Wed to have lunch from Webster's delivered to the studio right after the 12-1pm class! 

Power Lunch at Yoga Lab This Week!

1/22/2017

 
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Power Lunch this week will be delicious! Register by 9am to have lunch delivered to the studio right after the 12-1pm class. Plus, it's a great step towards healthy nutrition habits! Register for the Nutrition Habit Challenge and become eligible to win a trip to Disney World! Seriously!

Here's what's for lunch this week:
MONDAY Jan 23, 2017
Curried Carrot soup (vegan/GF)
½ Sunflower Seed Pate wrap (vegan)
Dressed organic greens (vegan/GF)
Organic Mint Tea

WEDNESDAY Jan 25, 2017
Vegan spicy bean chili (vegan/GF)
½ Hummus wrap (vegan)
Sesame carrot slaw (vegan/GF)
Elaine’s Tea

Register for Power Lunch, the NHC, and learn more about our Healthy Living initiatives on the Yoga Lab: About Us page.

Power Lunch at Yoga Lab This Week!

1/15/2017

 
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Yoga Lab Power Lunch deliciousness this week!

MONDAY Jan 16, 2017
Apricot Lentil Soup (vegan/GF)
½ Roasted Vegetable wrap (vegan)
Massaged Kale Salad (vegan/GF)
Wellness Serenity Herbal Tisane

WEDNESDAY Jan 18, 2017
Curried Carrot Soup (vegan/GF)
½ Black Bean Burger wrap (vegan)
Quick-pickled vegetables (vegan/GF)
Lady Hannah Herbal Tisane
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Register Online by 9am Mon or Wed to have lunch delivered to the studio at 1pm! There's nothing like diving into a healthy meal right after a challenging yoga practice from 12-1pm! Sign up on the Yoga Lab Class Schedule or Class Descriptions page.

FREE Restorative Yoga 2-3pm at Yoga Lab Sunday!

1/14/2017

 
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​Free Classes at Yoga Lab going on now and continuing Sunday Jan 15! Join me Sunday (tomorrow) 2-3pm for a FREE Restorative Yoga class!

Slow down, relax, and breathe deeply.
This class includes supported postures, slow & gentle movement, breathing practices, and guided meditation for deep relaxation. Refresh, restore, and reboot feeling rested for the rest of your week!

I teach Restorative Yoga regularly on Wednesdays 1:30-2:30pm.  This is a great chance to try it out for FREE!

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