November 16, 2025
Picture this – you’ve been practicing yoga for some time, you’re taking classes and practicing at home, but after a phase of progress you now find yourself stuck. You’ve hit a plateau. Though frustrating, yoga plateaus are a normal part of your yoga journey. Follow these tips to overcome the feeling of being stuck and...
August 20, 2025
Are you ready to take your yoga practice to the next level? While there are many ways to expand your practice, few are as transformative as practicing poses where your heart is elevated above your head. So-called inversions improve your circulation, physical strength and mental clarity, as well as emotional balance. But if you’re not...
June 23, 2025
Cats, dogs, guinea pigs – pets bring so much joy to our lives. Their antics make us laugh, their enthusiastic greeting at the end of a day warms our hearts, and they’re the source of endless stories. But have you tried incorporating your pets into your yoga practice? Yoga with pets can enhance your physical...
July 5, 2024
One of the main benefits of yoga is just how little ‘equipment’ you need to practice. In fact, you’re good to go with little more than a mat, enough space to roll it out, and comfortable clothes. But here’s the thing – choosing the right mat for you can really make a difference. It may...
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...
April 21, 2020
When we practice yoga, we have an opportunity to connect the physical body with the subtle body – our energy, mental state, emotion. Linking breath to movement and moving with intention allows us to harness what we’re doing externally to create shifts internally. Gaining a deeper understanding of these energetic shifts requires an understanding of...
April 1, 2020
All of us have been affected in some way by the current global health crisis. Many of us are working from home. Parents are educating their own school-age kids – for some, multiple children at once. Extroverts are finding new ways to fulfill their need for social interaction. And we’re all hoping to maintain our...
March 17, 2020
At Uptown Yoga, we don’t view “self-care” as a buzzword – it’s an intentional way of life in which your own well-being is prioritized so that you become a more positive, impactful contributor to your family and community. Self-care doesn’t always mean taking a day off work to sit on the couch or scheduling a...
February 9, 2020
We’re often asked what to expect at our retreats in Bali. The short answer? You can expect to experience mindful daily yoga and meditation, fresh healthy food, lush accommodations, and unique, fun experiences. While in Bali you’ll have a chance to explore natural wonders and dive into the local culture. But the experience of each...
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,...
