How Yoga Helped Me Live a More Authentic Life (And Let Go of the Wrong Career)
A yoga teacher-therapist shares the story of how yoga helped her live authentically and let go of a career that was wrecking her mind, body, and spirit.
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The Week In Yoga #56
Today’s week in yoga has awesome videos on mindfulness, beginner poses to increase flexibility, yoga poses men can do to loosen up the hips, and tons more!
3 Useful Mantras for Anyone, Anytime, Anywhere
In need of inspiration to get you through challenging times? Here are 3 useful mantras you can use to navigate the sometimes rough terrain of life.
Ask a Yogi: What Are Mala Beads and Why Do Yogis Love Them?
Today’s Ask A Yogi gives a crash course for those who are curious about mala beads; what they are, and how they are used in yoga and meditation.
5 Yoga Poses for When You Don’t Know Where to Start
Whether you’re too tired or too sore, here are some yoga poses that help you settle into your body and sensations for a great start to your day.
The Problem All Yogis Have
Yogis foster serenity, keep a clear mind, and let go of unnecessary stress, but this can all be involved in simply picking out a class! Here’s a solution.
The Gift of Falling: Finding Peace on the Ground
In falling, struggling, and even failing, accepting ourselves and finding peace is hard. Read how these are actually great opportunities to learn and grow.
Just Breathe: A Documentary on Kids and Mindfulness (VIDEO)
Here’s a reminder to breathe. In this video on kids and mindfulness, children use breathing techniques to avoid anger, gain peace, and achieve more smiles!
On Embracing Transitions in Yoga and in Life
Life is full of the unexpected, and we end up going places we had never dreamed. Our transitions in yoga teach us to keep grounded amidst all the change.
4 Ways to Activate Your Throat Chakra
We all struggle with speaking our truth at times. How can you live and speak authentically? Here are some helpful ways to activate your throat chakra.
The Week In Yoga #55
This week in yoga features stunning yoga photos from around the world, an intro to yoga mudras, an awesome Ashtanga video, tips for private teachers & more!
Teach Your Kids Belly Breathing with Elmo (VIDEO)
Want to teach the young ones how to belly breathe? This adorable video of Common and Colbie Caillat singing about belly breathing with Elmo will help!
6 Ways to Connect With Teenagers Through Yoga
My teenage years were tough, so I put the lessons I learnt at this age and my experience as a yoga teacher into practice while teaching yoga to teenagers.
10 Places to Practice Yoga While Traveling
We yogis sometimes find ourselves in new places and countries wanting to roll out our mats. Here are some places where you can do yoga while traveling.
A Short Meditation to Find Space Between the Breath (VIDEO)
Focusing on the space between the breath helps create a gap between our thoughts and is an easy to learn meditation for becoming more present in a pinch.
3 Life Lessons You Can Learn From Michael Jackson
The work of Michael Jackson makes us dance, sing, and also challenges us to find our better selves. What do you have to learn from the late King of Pop?
What Ayurveda Wants You to Know About Food, Sleep and Sex – Part 3
Ayurveda encourages us to define what sex really IS for us, how it contributes to who we are, and how it can help us on the path to living our dharma.
10 Perfect Truths About Being a Yoga Lover
It’s true that being a yoga lover is a slippery slope. You think you’ve merely started a new exercise regime, but then yoga seeps into all parts of life!
Turning Over a New Leaf: Meet the $4 McDonald’s Kale Breakfast Bowl
McDonald’s is debuting new $4 breakfast bowls featuring kale, spinach, turkey sausage, and egg whites in nine locations across Southern California.
5 Ways To Make Your Yoga Practice Stick
As our lives change, so do our routines and habits. How can we retain a yoga practice through all the change? Here are some great tips to keep consistent.