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Artist Barbi Leifert will debut her most recent series, entitled Moving Meditations at Soul Dive Yoga located on El Paseo in Palm Desert on February 7th.
Yoga is a beautiful way to calm the mind, ease the body, and provide more peace to your entire existence. To put it more scientifically, some yoga practices target the Parasympathetic Nervous System, which is connected to our deep states of rest.
For caregivers, time is everything. When managing appointments and basic needs for a loved one, oftentimes self-care is the first to fall by the wayside.
Yoga instructor and studio owner Alex Sabbag is taking her students on a journey: getting them on the mat, out of their heads and into the deep mind, body and soul.
As caregivers, managing physical stress is crucial for maintaining personal health and providing the best care for others.
I can't help but reflect on the incredible journey that led me to create 'Soul Dive Yoga' in the basking sun of Palm Desert. It wasn't always smooth sailing. My path to yoga was a tapestry woven with challenges, personal growth, and ultimately, a profound self discovery.
In this episode Gabriel Flores welcomes Alex Sabbag, Founder of Soul Dive Yoga, who shares her 20-year journey with yoga, from initial frustration to finding solace at a studio during a difficult time after Alex's fiancé was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer, changing their life's course.
Practice gratitude. Dedicate some space in your journal to spend some time thanking the things that are so important to you — the sun, your bedsheets, or your barista. Expressing gratitude reminds us of life’s many blessings. It creates space to receive rather than focus on what we don’t have.
Imposter syndrome affects people of all ages and demographics, regardless of credentials and accomplishments.
Strategies like self-awareness, minimizing comparisons, embracing growth and celebrating victories can help manage and overcome imposter syndrome.
Alex Sabbag’s journey is a convergence of love, tragedy, and the healing power of yoga—a profound connection with her former partner took an unexpected turn when he was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer, propelling Sabbag to discover yoga not just as exercise but as a lifeline.
The chest is a very important part of the body to continue conditioning through movement, strength training, and stretching," adds long-time yogini and fitness expert Alex Sabbag. "Located inside the chest is our most vital organ, the heart. The heart is often overlooked when we talk about the chest, but given how much the heart does for us throughout our lives, it's an important part of the body to take a look at.
When you hear the phrase “never skimp on things that come between you and the ground,” you likely think of shoes, tires, or mattresses. But there’s another key item that deserves a proper investment: yoga mats.
For studio use, my preference is the Manduka Pro. The thickness provides wonderful support for all ages and body types, and I find the extra-long version gives ample space for creativity and embodied flow.” —Alex Sabbag, E-RYT-500
Nestled in the heart of Palm Desert, Soul Dive Yoga isn’t just a yoga studio; it’s a thriving community with well-being at its core. From the moment you step inside, the studio’s calming aesthetic relaxes you, creating an environment that nurtures both the body and the soul.
“It wasn’t exercise, it was my lifeline.”
Former caregiver found ‘respite’ in yoga after fiance’s cancer diagnosis.
Soul Dive Yoga is a boutique yoga studio located on El Paseo in the heart of Palm Desert, California. We welcome yogis of all ages and abilities to experience a deeper mind-body connection through movement, breath, and soulful connection.
“It wasn’t exercise, it was my lifeline.”
Former caregiver found ‘respite’ in yoga after fiance’s cancer diagnosis.

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