4 Phrases and Actions That Do NOT Promote Self-Care
The first step to self-care is language. What words are we using to describe ourselves and others?
Dianne Bondy
3 Ways Yoga Makes You A Winner
I don’t watch football. I don’t even really understand it. I watched the Super-Bowl XL VIII and rooted for Seattle because they practice yoga. Well…that, and I like their uniforms.
Forget Your New Year’s Resolutions, Stick to Simple Intentions
So you thought you practice every day, meditate every day, become a vegan all before January 31st? Did you fall off the wagon January 2nd? It’s okay, you are not
6 Things You Should Know Before Taking Yoga Teacher Training
I find the hardest thing for some people to do these days is to make a commitment. Your intentions are great, but the execution is horrible. Why is it people
5 Simple Steps to Harness The Power Of Yoga
I love the physical practice of yoga. It’s amazing to feel your body and breath move together in a beautiful dance called Vinyasa. I encourage everyone to try yoga at
How A Yoga Superstar Changed My Mind
I have to say I have never been a huge fan of Seane Corn. I borrowed her DVD from a friend and I liked it. Yes, she is a great
Why Yoga Made Me More Powerful
I’ve learned a lot of important lessons in 2013. Quite frankly, I’m relieved to see this year move into the past. I’ll leave behind some painful life lessons, and some
T’is The Season To Be Grateful
Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukah, Blessed Kwanza, and Season’s Greetings; anyway you say it these are terms of endearment and special blessings this time of year. The Holiday season is here
5 Life Lessons I Learned On The Yoga mat
You only have one opportunity within this life to make a difference – what will you do? How will you live? What will be your defining moment? My motto in
The Power of Aum
The idea of chanting in yoga class makes some of us nervous. We may not be sure what it is or what it means. It’s true, Aum makes some of us nervous.
The Evolution Of Yoga – Beyond Yoga Pants and Commercialism
As 2013 draws to close, I like to reflect on what I accomplished over the year and what influenced my yoga practice and my life. In the wake of the
10 Life Lessons I Learned From Yoga
Yoga teacher Dianne Bondy shares life lessons she’s learned from her yoga practice on the mat and how you can take these off the mat and into your life.
6 Simple Steps To Make Your Day Better
How does yoga change you? Let us count the ways; it reduces stress, keeps you limber, and can lower your blood pressure. And all that is just a very small
Why Teaching Yoga Is Harder Than You Think
I have been teaching yoga and fitness classes for almost 3 decades. I have learned a lot. Teaching fitness classes and dealing with fitness professionals is a much easier task
Come As You Are To The Mat
I have had the honor to teach yoga for the past 10 years. It is an amazing blessing full of challenges and triumphs. I have had the opportunity to teach
Yes You Can Do Yoga!
As a bigger bodied Yogini of color I constantly find people telling me that they can’t do yoga. Just this morning, while I was accompanying my Mom to a doctor’s
Bringing Zen To The Every day
My life is so busy. My biggest complaint is that I have no time for me. I am missing my mat, my meditation practice, my breath and my life! It
The Gift Of 10 Minutes
Everyone is too busy for their lives these days. It’s so hard to stay on track and to meet all our commitments in the 24 hours that each day brings
How To Be A Yoga Pro
Everyone is doing yoga these days. The practice of yoga has been opened up to everyone. Children are being taught yoga in schools and vets are even offering yoga to
You Only Live Once, What Does That Mean To You?
Sometimes I think the phrase “You only live once” is a brilliant marketing strategy that gives us permission to indulge in our privileged lives. It helps us blow our money