Wellness Wednesdays with 9&10 News
Over the summer months 9&10 News Lifestyle Reporter Rachel Rademacher met with our very own Becky Kalajian to bring us Wellness Wednesdays.
They discussed at home mobility exercises and the myriad of health benefits from one small move, the power of community and bringing awareness to the accessibility of Yoga for all, the great outdoors and much more!
Check out each interview below and learn more about yoga, fitness, mobility and how Yen Yoga & Fitness strives to make it accessible for you!
MAY 31st, 2023 Interview:
In this Wellness Wednesday Becky and Rachel meet at Mari Vineyards and dive deeper into how yoga can positively impact your daily life through mindfulness and movement. Becky will specifically walk you through the importance of ankle mobility and how to make your daily body movements even easier.
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JUNE 7th, 2023 Interview:
Lifestyle Reporter, Rachel Rademacher went to Yen Yoga & Fitness in Traverse City (at the Delamar) where she met with instructor, Becky Kalajian to talk about the classes, environment, and experience at Yen Yoga.
Kalajian also demonstrates a relaxation technique and dives into debunking the myth that doing yoga means you have to be agile.
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JUNE 14th, 2023 Interview:
In this interview Becky Kalajian walks us through an easy exercise to increase mobility for the importance of everyday tasks and activities.
She also talks about the opportunities available at Yen Yoga & Fitness to take classes to engage more in these practices.
At Yen Yoga & Fitness, it’s not about how flexible or fit you are, but rather taking small steps each day to improve your quality of life.
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JUNE 21st, 2023 Interview:
Lifestyle Reporter Rachel Rademacher is at Yen Yoga & Fitness with instructor and team leader, Becky Kalajian.
Becky debunks the myths of attending exercise classes and the expectations that people place on going to a fitness center to workout. She says that at Yen Yoga & Fitness you can come exactly as you are.
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JULY 12th, 2023 Interview:
Lifestyle Reporter Rachel Rademacher went out to the Delamar beach front to chat with Yen Yoga and Fitness instructor, Becky Kalajian about the benefits of sunlight and the importance of the daily intake of the sunshine rays.
Explore the Rise & Shine Club community walk, Stand Up Paddleboard Yoga , Yoga in the Vines, and many other outdoor yoga/community opportunities.
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JULY 19th, 2023 Interview:
Whether you want to go for a bike ride, run, walk, or even roller blading, there are lots of activities you can explore on the Boardman Lake Loop Trail in Traverse City. This is a 4-mile recreational trail that you will find around Boardman Lake that also features an array of bridges throughout the trail. The Boardman Lake Loop Lake Trail is the perfect summer spot to get active and get outside!
You can also check out kayak, paddle board, and bike rentals to enjoy at The River Outfitters.
Lifestyle Reporter Rachel Rademacher, along with Yen Yoga and Fitness instructor Becky Kalajian, went to the trail to check it out!
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July 26th, 2023 Interview:
Taking care of yourself also means taking time to relax and unplug from the stress and chaos from your everyday life, and one of the best ways to unplug is in nature.
Nature is all around us in Northern Michigan but one place you can check out is the Boardman Lake Loop Trail in Traverse City.
Our Lifestyle Reporter Rachel Rademacher talked with Becky Kalajian, Yen Yoga & Fitness Instructor, to learn more about mindfulness and taking the time to unplug.
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AUGUST 2nd, 2023 Interview:
Here in Northern Michigan we are lucky to be surrounded by tons of beautiful nature!
Our Lifestyle Reporter, Rachel Rademacher along with Yen Yoga & Fitness instructor, Becky Kalajian, tell us more about the impact that spending time out in nature has on our mental health.
Learn more about the Boardman Lake Loop Trail here
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AUGUST 9th, 2023 Interview:
In Northern Michigan, we are lucky to live near so many lakes, including the Great Lakes. Taking time to enjoy the fresh water and going for a swim can do a lot more for your mental and physical health than you may think.
Our Lifestyle Reporter, Rachel Rademacher went to East Bay Park in Traverse City to chat with Yen Yoga & Fitness Instructor, Becky Kalajian about the benefits of getting out to the water.
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AUGUST 23rd, 2023 Interview:
Sometimes the thought of starting a new activity like beach yoga can feel overwhelming.
Our Lifestyle Reporter, Rachel Rademacher talks with Yen Yoga & Fitness Instructor, Becky Kalajian at East Bay Park about beach yoga and how easy and simple it can be!
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AUGUST 30th, 2023 Interview:
Sometimes you need to kick-off those shoes and ground yourself with the earth!
Yen Yoga and Fitness Instructor, Becky Kalajian shares more on the importance of going barefoot and letting your feet do what they were made to do!