When you eat with your whole mind and body, you are especially aware of the tastes, textures, colors, smells, and even the sounds of the food. On the other hand,… Read More→
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The 3 Gunas of Nature
In the philosophy of Yoga, all matter in the universe arises from the fundamental substrate called Prakriti. From this ethereal Prakriti the three primary gunas (qualities of energy) emerge creating… Read More→
What is a Yogi? And How Do You Become One?
Simply put, a yogi is someone who is committed to the practice of yoga. So, if you’ve done a few downward-facing dogs in your lifetime, does that make you a… Read More→
Study Shows Yoga Can Alleviate Symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Inflammation can be caused by a variety of environmental and dietary factors, and in many cases is simply one of the body’s many ways of fighting off illness and infection…. Read More→
The Roundup! Busyness Addiction and Pairing Tea with Yoga
This month’s roundup of yoga-related articles offers a diverse mix of great tips and essential yoga news. In this list, you will find out how to beat busyness addiction and… Read More→
The Best New Music for Yoga: August 2019 Edition
Late summer is a time of receiving and processing all of the gifts, skills, talents, and transformations that we have been cultivating this season. As summer draws to a close,… Read More→
The Best Yogic Recipes for August 2019
The end of summer is an important time to prepare your body for fall by making some small shifts in your diet. As summer fades and the weather shifts, the… Read More→
The Best Free Yoga Videos for August 2019
If you have been practicing yoga for a while, you have probably encountered periods when your motivation and inspiration to step on your mat has waned. Finding creative inspiration keeps… Read More→
New Study Shows How Yoga Is Beneficial for Aging
Many of us have felt the rejuvenating and empowering effects of yoga, but how do we maintain our practice in a safe and healthy way as we get older? With… Read More→
Yoga Teacher Training: To Travel or Not to Travel?
Undertaking a yoga teacher training is a life-changing experience. Whether you choose an intensive multi-week course or a program that meets at regular intervals over many months, you’ll be receiving… Read More→
The Best New Music for Yoga: July 2019 Edition
Mid-summer is a time of ripening—the gifts, skills, and talents that we have been cultivating this year begin to climax and offer up their fruits. The peak of summertime is… Read More→
Save Big on The Yoga Lifestyle Super Stack
Do you find it hard to commit to a regular yoga practice? Are you not sure how to take your yoga practice to the next level? Or are you a… Read More→
The Best Free Yoga Videos for July 2019
As we sorted through all of the recent yoga videos on YouTube, we noticed a “whole body” theme in most of the best new videos. This isn’t terribly surprising since… Read More→
How to Choose a Yoga Teacher Training Program
For many of us, discovering yoga was a lot like falling in love—the surrender, the glow, the longing for more. If you’ve arrived at that point where you yearn for… Read More→
How to Practice Non-Judgment in Yoga and Meditation
Judgments are habitual knee-jerk reactions to people, places, and events. Often judgmental thoughts are based on our samskaras–the story of ourselves and previous life experiences–and repeating these judgments reinforces and… Read More→
14 Fantastic Free Yoga Videos for Beginners
Most beginners will want to try out some yoga moves before joining a group class to get a better understanding of what is involved in yoga and to be prepared… Read More→
Yoga Quiz: How Yogic Is Your Diet?
What’s the most important aspect of a yoga practice? While some may say it is connecting with the breath or flowing through the asanas, many understand the impact of what… Read More→
The Best New Music for Yoga: June 2019 Edition
The first month of summer often creates a shift into experiencing more feelings of magic, delight, and wonder. Many of the albums we have chosen for this month’s best yoga music… Read More→
The Best Yogic Recipes for June 2019
While May was a clear transition between two seasons, June is when summer really kicks in. The temperatures are higher, the humidity is higher, and our heart rates naturally rise… Read More→
The Best Free Yoga Videos for June 2019
Ah, the summer solstice–this shift in seasons brings a powerful energy of natural joy and freedom that draws us to big adventures. If you’re unable to take your own road… Read More→