January 26, 2023
Based on the teachings of Ayurveda, the universe is made up of five great elements: air, water, fire, earth, and space. These elements offer their own qualities to our living experience and are the basis for our connection to the things around us. These five components are part of our daily lives and are poured...
September 2, 2022
In my first few years of practising yoga, I remember when my yoga teacher would call out THAT arm balance. Suddenly it became the perfect time to towel off and get a drink of water. The teacher said, “Take breaks when you need to”, right?
August 31, 2022
Did you know there is more to your health than just physical wellness? Depending on which resource you use, researchers have identified up to eight components in what is known as “the Wellness Wheel”.
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. Yoga From Home 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...
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...
October 28, 2021
We could all use more energy and motivation sometimes. Working smarter, rather than harder, just makes sense… whether you’re trying to improve your performance in yoga class or squeeze more productivity out of a busy workday. But you’ve got to be honest with yourself. You can’t increase motivation or efficiency if you’re not providing your...
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...
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 26, 2020
As we’re all spending more time reconnecting with ourselves and our home spaces, it’s important to maintain a connection with your yoga practice. Whatever your practice looks like while you’re on your own – meditation, daily sun salutations, breathwork, vigorous asana – it’s important to create a space that facilitates peace and grounding during uncertain...
January 22, 2020
There’s a saying that’s often inaccurately attributed to the Buddha, likely because of the wisdom it imparts: “When the student is ready, the teacher will appear.” The origin of these words is unclear, but the message is relevant to those who are considering if now is the time to begin a yoga teacher training journey....
