To Adjust or Not To Adjust?
As a yoga teacher and forever yoga student, I’ve received incredible adjustments that led me to “a-ha” moments of bliss. There have also been times when the touch from the
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5 Uplifting Affirmations to Inspire Your Yoga Practice
I’ve got great news, yogi friends! You know how you feel amazing after practicing yoga? Well, you can actually direct all that awesome energy you cultivate on the mat towards
5 Tips to Ward Off Seasonal Slumpville
The leaves are changing colors, along with the clothes we wear and the moods we’re in. I feel the fall coming into my bones: my body temperature declines and my
Yoga Pose 101: Vasisthasana or Side Plank Pose
Vasisthasana or Side Plank Pose Pronounced Vah-shish-TAHS-anna Fun Fact: Vasistha (Hindu “most excellent, richest”) was an ancient Indian sage who owned Nandini, the fabled Cow of Plenty and granter of unlimited wishes.
The Difference Between Bridge and Wheel Pose
Being vulnerable is never easy. Our natural tendency is to be closed off and to shield our hearts. There’s a reason people tend to slump their shoulders forward – it’s
Study: One Side Plank a Day May Reduce Spinal Curve
Holding a single yoga pose for 1 to 2 minutes each day sounds like a simple activity, but it may treat scoliosis at least as well as conventional treatments like
Top 5 Yoga Poses For Cyclists
Cycling is gaining popularity in health and fitness circles, and for good reason. It is an awesome cardiovascular work out, as well as being a great strength-building exercise for the
Ganja Yoga Classes Offered in San Francisco
San Francisco-based yoga teacher Dee Dussault is taking yoga to the next level with pot-centric classes called Ganja Yoga. Dussault is certified in Hatha yoga instruction and began teaching Ganja
5 Yoga Poses For Long Layovers
Whether your plane’s been delayed, or you’re saving money by booking a flight with more than one layover, being stuck in an airport for a long layover is no one’s
Why Yoga Teaching Is A Process of Self-Discovery
Teaching yoga is more than just a job—it is a process of self-discovery. It is a way to learn about the layers that we all have and how to shed
“Kung Fu Yoga” Film Coming To Big Screen
“Kung Fu Yoga” could be coming to a movie theatre near you due to a joint venture between Chinese and Indian filmmakers. Read all about it here!
Yoga, Cancer, and Me
My mother died of cancer when I was 26. I’d lived in fear of getting it myself, but had countered that by trying to live and love well…and trying very
Why Yoga and Scuba Diving Are The Perfect Pair
Scuba diving once had a reputation as a daring sport that no tranquil yoga-type would likely find appealing. But like most stereotypes, this couldn’t be further from the truth. Yoga
A Home Yogi’s Guide To Using Props
Using props as part of your yoga practice allows you to deepen your practice and explore with new and different variations of asana postures. In our home practice, we have
10 Awesome Yoga Poses To Practice In The Morning
If you want to get your yoga in before the rest of the day gets in the way, here are 10 great morning yoga poses you should do.
Yoga Pose 101: Downward Facing Dog or Adho Mukha Svanasana
Adho Mukha Svanasana, or Downward Facing Dog Pose, is one of the most basic yoga poses. Here’s a step-by-step guide to get into it and feeling comfortable.
5 Key Actions To Take In Upward Bow or Wheel Pose
I recently had a student ask how to come into Upward Bow (sometimes called “Wheel”) and said she had lower back pain when she tried it. We talked at length
How To Modify Yoga Poses If You Have Big Breasts
Women with larger chests tend to struggle with more than a few postures in yoga. Here’s how to modify three common yoga poses if you have big breasts.
5 Reasons Why I Joined An Instagram Yoga Challenge
I recently went on a three-week holiday trip around California. During this time, I did a yoga challenge on Instagram, every single day. As I was thinking about my motivations,
Are You ‘Fighting’ Your Yoga Practice?
Sometimes, a yoga class becomes incredibly difficult because we ‘fight’ it, instead of embracing it. Are you doing this to your yoga practice?