When we think of meditation, we often conjure up the image of someone sitting peacefully still with eyes closed, a blissful smile and legs twisted into a pretzel-like shape. Although… Read More→
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The Best Sanskrit Yoga Words to Know and Use
Namaste. Prana. Vinyasa. Om. Ujjayi. These yogic words are common to most yoga classes, but knowing all of the yoga jargon can be intimidating for beginners. Most yoga instructors guide… Read More→
9 Wonderful Ways To Stay In Love With Yoga
Yoga, just like anything else in life, has its ups and downs. You might love yoga more than anything else in the world and still wake up some days with… Read More→
11 Ways to Improve Your Yoga Practice
The tradition of yoga holds great depth and diversity, providing us with endless opportunities to explore and grow. While improving strength and flexibility are two obvious places to focus in… Read More→
5 Ways to Cleanse the Mind and Body for Spring
Rituals of the West mark the return of spring as a time to air out and scrub our homes. After hibernating for months, most of us welcome a breath of… Read More→
How to Create a Yoga Retreat at Home
In today’s hectic world we could all use a few days dedicated to self-care. While yoga retreats are exciting and designed for self-care, they are also expensive. Every yoga retreat… Read More→
The Yoga of Food: Eating for Spring
The transition from winter to spring can be quite dramatic, outside in nature, as well as inside our bodies. Our tender hearts easily fall in love with spring’s promise of… Read More→
6 Ways to Embrace the Spirit of Spring in Yoga
The flowers are blooming; the birds are singing; and people are digging their hands in the soil. Spring is in the air! But is spring in your yoga practice? Spring… Read More→
8 Ways to Boost Your Immune System with Yoga
Nobody likes being sick, especially those of us who regularly practice yoga and make efforts to take care of our health. Every year as winter rolls around, I like to… Read More→
Simple Cleansing Techniques for Spring
After winter’s holiday indulgences and kapha-aggravating weather, spring is an ideal time for a fresh start. But forget what you’ve heard about celebrity fads and crazy crash diets. From the… Read More→
Should You Practice Yoga When You’re Sick?
This time of year, we’re often motivated toward goals for self-improvement and health. Unfortunately, this is also the season of stuffy noses, sore throats and the occasional flu bug. When… Read More→
Creating an at-Home Restorative Yoga Practice
We’ve heard about the benefits of building an at-home yoga practice. And in some ways, an at-home restorative practice seems like it might be easier than coming up with your own… Read More→
Creating a Ritual for Your Home Yoga Practice
When people hear the word ritual, they might envision an ornate ceremony, a favorite holiday or an elaborate religious service. But creating a ritual is something you can do in… Read More→
How Yoga Helps To Ease Suffering
According to stories about the Buddha, born a prince in India or Nepal approximately 2,500 years ago, he was sheltered in his father’s palace to protect him from the knowledge… Read More→
Yoga Impacts Immunity-Related Gene Expression
A recent study published in the journal Plos One suggests that yoga positively impacts the expression of genes related to immune function. When a gene is “expressed,” it means that… Read More→
Spring Cleaning: Get Back In Balance
As spring approaches, you may feel the urge to set the stage for new growth by cleaning house or cleansing the physical body. Shaucha or purity is one of the… Read More→
Meditation/Exercise May Improve Immune System
It’s easy to take a healthy immune system for granted in the warm days of summer, but it’s never too early to start preparing for the cold and flu season…. Read More→
Building a Home Yoga Practice
Starting or strengthening a home practice can be a great way to maintain and even deepen your yoga practice. It’s also a great option if you struggle to fit classes… Read More→
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