Marsha was featured in Yoga Journal

This 20-minute gentle sequence, called “My Body Don’t Bend That Way,” was designed by yoga therapist Marsha Banks-Harold to help every body feel comfortable in yoga poses, so that everyone can unlock the benefits of the practice: freedom of movement, stress release, and a sense of groundedness and liberation. This sequence is great for beginners, or anyone who wants to

50 Black Owned Studios & Black Yogis You Can Support Right Now (& Forever)

We’re honored to be featured on Anthony Iglesias’ site featuring 50 blacked owned studios and yogis across the United States. Virginia Marsha D. Banks-Harold (@piesfitnessyoga) is the owner of PIES Fitness Yoga Studio in Alexandria, Virginia. She is an intuitive healer called to empower clients to fortify one’s strength of awesomeness, to learn to rely on one’s authentic self, and

How Important Are Health And Wellness?

Health and Wellness are essential to living a fulfilling life. Eating healthy foods such as vegetables and lean protein is important for health and wellness. Moreover,  continuing an active lifestyle also helps in living a good life. Regular exercise can help seniors and young people alike in maintaining their health and wellness. In short, exercise and yoga can improve balance,

How Important Are Health And Wellness?

Health and Wellness are essential to living a fulfilling life. Eating healthy foods such as vegetables and lean protein is important for health and wellness. Moreover,  continuing an active lifestyle also helps in living a good life. Regular exercise can help seniors and young people alike in maintaining their health and wellness. In short, exercise and yoga can improve balance,

7 Proven Benefits of Yoga for Seniors and Older People

As we age, it becomes essential to stay active to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Regular exercise can make you feel more energetic and strong. However, starting a new strenuous exercise can be intimidating for seniors. The risk of strain or joint pain can often keep you from being active. In contrast, starting a senior yoga practice is a wonderful option

How To Become A Yoga Teacher

Yoga is growing by leaps and bounds as a common form of exercise. The number of yoga studios is seeing a rapid increase across the country. Yoga participants in the United States may rise to 55 million by 2020. This ever-increasing popularity reveals how widespread it has become. If you’re passionate about yoga, there’s never been a better time to

5 Ways Yoga Can Help You Live a Peaceful Life

Yoga helps liberate your body, mind & soul. Whatever you may be looking for–weight loss, strong & flexible body, glowing beautiful skin, peaceful mind or good health– yoga can offer it. Most of the time people misunderstand yoga as “Asanas” only. They do not realize the positive impact yoga offers in uniting the body, mind & breathe. Hence, people should

5 Yoga Poses You Should Try

It is well documented how important yoga is in people’s lives, whether it is improving relationships, losing weight, or even to destress, there are plenty of reasons that everyone should try to incorporate yoga into their lives. Whether you are practicing at home or you enroll in one our classes at either of our locations, here are some yoga poses

How Can Yoga Help You Become a Better Athlete?

Yoga is known for benefits that include stress reduction, mental focus and reduced back pain, among many others. Most athletes push their bodies to the edge and consistent yoga practice can contribute to improvements in strength, mobility, balance and concentration. Both physiological benefits and mental rewards support performance and allow athletes to handle mental and emotional demands of a tough

Importance of Yoga in Our Lives

Yoga is the alignment of the mind, body and soul. In practicing Yoga, your health will improve and allow you to grow spiritually and physically. Yoga is increasing in popularity and it has many benefits including weight loss, improved relationships and pain management. Yoga is the alignment of the mind, body and the soul Definition of Yoga Yoga has been