I’m Taylor Harkness, And This Is How I Yoga
Occupation: A little ball of light in a human body. Oh, and I love to teach yoga. Location: Charleston, SC Favorite yoga style: Vinyasa with a side of restorative. Favorite
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5 Challenging Yoga Poses And How To Overcome Them
The dedicated yoga practitioner understands that each asana transcends the physical realm; it teaches the student how to overcome the mental and emotional obstacles that lead to deeper spiritual insight.
8 Ways Yoga Fills You Up When You’ve Got Nothing Left To Give
Call me a martyr, or maybe just motherly, but I always seem to think of the giving part when lying back in Savasana, palms facing upwards in ‘an attitude of giving and receiving. Read on how yoga can fill you up when you’ve got nothing left to give
Warning: This Video Might Make You Cry
It’s videos like this that kinda make you do a quick check on your sense of humanity. It makes you wonder how many people around the world go through their
The Difference Between Standing Forward Bend And Gorilla Pose
Oh, forward folds, how I love you so. You open and lubricate the entire back body – legs, spine and all. You give the internal organs a good massage to
How To Choose The Right Yoga Studio For You
In my 21 years of teaching and training all over the Midwest, Midsouth, and Southeast, I think I’ve been in EVERY exercise environment imaginable—large, medium, and small traditional health clubs;
4 Yoga Poses to Strengthen Your Core
You might think that getting into inversions and arm balances is beyond your abilities, but maybe what’s limiting you is how you are looking at them. Maybe you think that
5 Ways Yoga Makes You Better At Your Job
A regular yoga practice can make a difference in some unexpected places—including the workplace. Here are five ways yoga can help you shine at work.
Thoughts From An “Invisible Yogi”
We've made eye contact from the mat. I'm confident that you've seen me in your class. I'm here. It's OK. I focus on with my posture, setting the intention that
9 Alignment Tips For A Powerful Warrior Two
It’s wildly popular in most forms of yoga, but does the iconic Warrior 2 (Virabhadrasana II ) warrant all the hype? I say YES! It’s considered a beginner level pose,
Yoga Is For Everyone…Including Zombies?
With the popularity of zombie movies and TV shows, we're surprised no one's tried to replicate this brilliant concept! Okay, we don't want to ruin it for those who haven't
3 Ways to Tweak Your Yoga Asana Practice to Find More Strength
Always struggling on the mat? Try these 3 essential instructions to harness more strength, focus, ease, and efficiency in your yoga practice.
Yoga Pose 101: Upward Facing Dog aka Urdhva Mukha Svanasana
Pronounced ERD-vah MOO-kah shvon-AHS-anna urdhva = upward mukha = face svana = dog Fun Fact: In the early years of automobile design, hood ornaments were originally used as external heat
8 Boot Camp Yoga Poses For Kick Ass Confidence, Energy, And Endurance
Yoga doesn’t just build a beautiful and strong body; it also teaches you how to be the strongest, most confident, and compassionate version of yourself.
An Essential Yoga Reading List to Fuel Your Svadhyaya Fire
Svadhyaya or self-study will deliver us to all that we need to know in any given moment. This yoga reading list nourishes our fire for self-knowledge.
The Difference Between Warrior One And Crescent Lunge
If you just looked at torso, these two yoga poses seem identical. Here’s a detailed explanation of the difference between Warrior One and Crescent Lunge.
Yoga For Carers
I am a special needs yoga teacher and I am also a carer of my daughter who has cerebral palsy. She is a wheelchair user. Yoga has helped me as
Confessions From A Stiff Yogi
As a child and well into my teens, I was a gymnast. That’s the first misleading piece of information about me. Immediately people assume, you’re going to “kick ass” at
Shoulder Stand Variations for the Abundant Yogi
Bigger bodied yoga practitioners have to be creative in their approach to certain poses. Here are some Shoulder Stand variations for larger bodied yogis.
3 Quick Tricks to Revitalize Your Yoga Teaching
A small adjustment to your routine can revitalize your yoga teaching and bring more value to your students. Here are three suggestions for doing so.