Why It’s Okay To Say “No”
If there is one primary skill that I have learned from practicing yoga, it is how to pay attention to my body. Where is it aching? Is it tired? Have
Amy Leonard
5 Yogi Principles For Coping With Stress And Anxiety
Want to get rid of your stress and anxiety? Try out these 5 yogic principles, and see your troubles melt away! Read more here.
How Yoga Rescued An Ex-Ballerina
Ballet is one of my absolute favorite things. The elegant movements, the balance and skill required, the ability to tell a story through music and movement alone; there’s nothing quite
4 Ways To Be Your Own Yogi Valentine
Valentine’s Day is exhausting. You will see last-minute lovers picking through what’s left of cards, flowers, and candy on the very day of. While the holiday can put a significant
2014 Yogi Resolution – Violate Expectations!
What is your 2014 yogi resolution? This yogini shares why she wants to “violate expectations,” and show more love and compassion to others.
5 Ways To Sneak Yoga Into Your Holiday Travels
The holidays can be a wonderful time for friends, family, food, and laughter. But they can also be hectic, filled with traffic, and sometimes might leave you feeling desperate for
5 Effective (And Free!) Yoga Videos For Your Home Practice
If your schedule makes going to class at the studio impossible, these yoga videos are a great way for you to maintain a regular, beneficial asana practice.
4 Ways To End Your Struggle With Savasana
Tree pose. Dancer's pose. Bow pose. Camel pose. These are just a few of my favorite yoga poses. But "savasana;" or, "corpse pose"…that's never been one of them. A few
5 Ways To Be A Yogi At School
Confession: I’m a HUGE nerd. No, really – I love school, which is really quite fortunate as I’m currently set up to be in school for a good portion of
Why Negative Body Talk Has No Place On The Yoga Mat
While we all struggle with physical insecurities, we shouldn’t let them keep us from practicing yoga. Here’s why it’s best to stop the negative body talk.
4 Yogi Lessons I Learned From My Not-So-Yogi Dad
I always tell Joseph, the love of my life, that he is the second smartest man I’ve ever met, second only to the first man I ever loved, my Dad.
How To Use Yoga To Get Over A Breakup
Breakups are hard. There’s no magic cure or fast-fix, and sometimes moving past one just takes time. But while you may have an urge to stay in bed, binge on
5 Ways To Get Out Of A Yoga Rut
I have a confession to make. Last month, I went through a serious yoga rut. I was bored with my practice and I had very little motivation to get out
How Chaos (And Kittens) Helped Me Find Contentment
My favorite thing to do at the end of a long day used to be to come home, throw on some comfy clothes, and just relax. Even if I had
Six Reasons Why Yoga Is Not A Competition
When I first began practicing yoga, my thoughts and my eyes would travel to a million different places during my practice. But most often, I would find myself checking my
5 Life-Changing Lessons I’ve Learned From Yoga
I would love to tell you that during my very first yoga class (I was in eighth grade so cut me some slack on what's to follow…) everything clicked, I
This is Why I Do Yoga (And You Should Too)
The first time I walked into the yoga studio where I now make myself at home each weekend, I basked in the hanging lights, the rustic décor and a beautiful,
How My 100-Year-Old Grandmother Influenced My Appreciation For Yoga
I’m 99.9 percent certain that my 100-year-old grandmother (“Grandma Nita”) has never heard of yoga, and I’ll toss in that additional decimal point in assuming she’s never practiced. Even so,