Scott Anderson, Ph.D.

Like virtually all studios, I curtailed all in-person classes in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. While this was an obvious choice, the next question was what next ? We decided to try an experiment so many other teachers and studios are also attempting - to move classes online. This took a considerable amount of work, but we knew if we were going to do it, we needed to do it well. Blue Mounds Movement Lab conversion In just a few days, the Blue Mounds Movement Lab has been 100% converted to a video studio. We've leveraged all the video and audio equipment that we accumulated over years - as well as our 10+ year old YouTube channel and new 1GBps internet connection - to offer some of the highest quality online yoga classes available. These free classes are focused on de-stressing and coming together. While we may be physically distancing from each other, we can still come together temporally by practicing together. These classes are not intended to be a yoga-workout, a...

By now you’ve certainly heard the imperatives to socially distance, wash your hands and to stay home if you’re sick. These tried & true suggestions are our best bet to reduce the impacts of COVID-19 on the health of the herd, though I think there are additional measures that are worth mentioning. In these challenging days, I keep in mind a sentiment that I’ve heard attributed to Louis Pasteur;  the condition of the host matters more than the virulence of the pathogen . To this end, I am focusing on three factors that I believe are important for maintaining the vitality of the hosts (me, you and us); good diet, plenty of exercise and compassion. As many of you may know, I’m a strong believer in a whole-foods, plant-based diet. In addition to my usual adherence to a plant-based diet, the recent uptick in reported COVID-19 cases has inspired me to make additional changes. In the interest of increasing my chances of staying healthy, I’m focusing on nourishing my gut health by...