We Honor Those Who Sacrifice We understand that our community’s first responders and military make personal sacrifices in order to protect and to serve our families, our community, and our country. Not only do we recognize their sacrifice, but we also wish to honor them by providing an outlet for their health and wellness. With […]
The principal “The Universe Has Your Back” is so powerful and also so scary when you really feel it. I have been lead down a path and each stop has served a unique purpose. I remember every conversation that led me to where we are today. The people I have come in contact with, and […]
A Holiday Note to Our Students: As we approach the final days of December, I hope you will all join me in reflecting on the changes over the past year. This is the ultimate time to reflect on all that you have experienced and congratulate yourself on every one of life’s achievements, both big and […]
The approaching holiday season offers an abundance of opportunities to help others. At Foundation Wellness, we believe that yoga shouldn’t stay on the mat. It is a way of life, and we hope that you will consider sharing your way of life with others on Giving Tuesday. Your gift will help us make an impact […]
Open Heart Many yoga poses are chest/shoulder openers. I approached my journey of teaching of trying to come from a place of heart opening. It really speaks to me the idea of living life with an open heart. I often use the image of standing up with fully open arms and approaching difficult conversations that […]
Heal, Grow and Thrive in Healthy Body and Mind “My journey with Foundation Wellness began over 30 years ago. Since childhood, I have battled with my weight and health. These personal struggles, and understanding of their unique challenges, led me to my current path of helping others prioritize their health and wellness. As a yoga […]
About Our Founder: Stephanie Rife founded the organization in 2013, she is a wife, mother of 3 girls, and passionate yogi, runner and weightlifter. “Through my experience and vast education I have a unique ability to meet people where they are in their health and fitness journey. I offer a unique mix of skill set, […]
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There are two terms in yoga sthira (strong, hard) and sukha (soft, ease) that translate to how we should approach life. For so long the sthira, the hard, has been my jam. I work physically hard with exercise and am hard on myself. But what I missed most in the past was the sukha, the […]
“One year ago, I was diagnosed as “pre-diabetic” and my high cholesterol was out of control (was already taking a statin). The doctor decided to wait a year before prescribing metformin for the sugar to see if I would make some necessary changes on my own. I decided to take a beginners running class with […]
