January 4, 2022
The silver lining of the new normal: as a community, we’ve established ways to easily continue our yoga practice, even during times when we’re unable to leave our homes. Practicing yoga from home doesn’t have to be a complicated undertaking, and can be as fulfilling as attending classes in-person when you have the guidance of...
January 4, 2022
Another new year is upon us, and it’s time to set intentions for 2022. The beauty of intention setting is that there are no rules – set as many intentions as you want and let them cover all aspects of your life. The key to setting intentions, rather than resolutions, is to make sure you’re...
August 18, 2021
Many of us think core strength is only about having six-pack abs or a flat belly. And although working at your core will definitely help you achieve those goals, there are so many reasons to strengthen your core that go far beyond how your tummy looks. Your core is more than just your belly or...
March 29, 2021
As we slowly emerge from a year that was seemingly defined by varying degrees of stress, many of us are physically reminded by our bodies that we have to return to making self-care a priority. For women, a side effect of stress – at almost any age – is hormonal imbalance. Hormones regulate many of our body’s...
December 9, 2020
There are many ways to stay grounded and be well during times of uncertainty – practicing yoga, getting enough sleep, and spending time outdoors – but one strategy that takes little effort and is highly effective is to create and follow daily routines. Morning rituals, in particular, are a good way to start the...
March 10, 2020
If you’ve ever practiced in the early afternoon or on a Saturday morning at our Austin Ranch location, you’ve probably encountered Brad Walters at some point in the last two years. Brad is an almost daily fixture at Austin Ranch, and beloved by his instructors and fellow students. He’s shared his inspiring yoga journey with...
March 4, 2020
Your yoga practice is a lifelong journey – entirely unique to you, and meant to shift and change as you grow. The beauty of the practice is that there is no mastery. We are all students, and whether you’ve been on your mat two days or two decades, there is always an opportunity to take...
February 24, 2020
Meditation is not about stopping your thoughts – it’s about watching them. Whether you have an established meditation practice or only find moments of meditation when guided at a studio, there are many different ways to clear the mind. Sound healing is based on the principle that vibrations change consciousness. The healing vibrations pass through...
February 3, 2020
There is a strong connection between the body and the mind. Yoga is about finding balance, flexibility, and strength – not just physically, but mentally, too. Backbends, specifically, tap into this connection. This is one reason they can be intimidating, even to experienced practitioners – there’s an immense amount of vulnerability involved in opening up...
January 26, 2020
You walk into the studio, and it’s warm. Eighty-five degrees with controlled humidity feels amazing compared to the chilly winter weather. Maybe you go to your usual spot, or perhaps today’s the day you step outside your comfort zone and choose to lay your mat in a different space. You grab your blocks, lay down,...
