November 20, 2019
The Vata season is now officially upon us. It is the time of the year when we see dramatic changes in our body as it tries to adjust to the shifting environmental conditions. Preparing a more balanced ‘yoga into fall season’ practice is essential than ever before as we try to harmonize our body with...
November 13, 2019
The holidays are just around the corner, and you are finally getting the chance to get together with family and friends to celebrate. Unfortunately, the holiday spirit and celebrations may put your yoga practice at the bottom of your priorities list. The holiday rush can, in fact, be an excellent time to practice yoga. Practicing...
November 6, 2019
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...
October 24, 2019
Uptown Yoga Bali Retreats make traveling to Bali easy. We have spent years traveling around the island, checking out the most beautiful places to visit, best places to stay and eat and connecting with true, authentic cultural experiences to share so that you don’t have to waste one moment of your vacation trying to figure...
October 24, 2019
Bali is a very kind and welcoming island. They have been living side by side with tourists for many decades and are very accommodating when tending to our Western needs. To be respectful of their culture and home, see below for what to bring (and what not to) when joining one of our Bali Yoga...
October 10, 2019
Many times in class we will hear our teachers say, “Grab a block if you can’t touch the floor and grab a strap if you can’t touch your toes.” To my type- A personality this was not seen as an offering of support, but rather, a challenge. I thought grabbing a strap was defeat a...
September 25, 2019
In this busy and hectic world, organizing your day to day agenda, whilst also on the computer, and simultaneously planning your weekend activities can make feel life a bit overwhelming. It’s easy to lose sight of being in the present and disconnect from what you’re currently feeling in the moment. Luckily, there is an easy...
September 17, 2019
Yoga nidra, more commonly known as yogic sleep, is one of the easiest, yet powerful, yoga techniques. It is practiced in order to rest comfortably in the savasana pose, also known as the corpse pose, to obtain a sense of wholeness through the meditation of five layers of self (pancha maya kosha). Yoga Nidra offers...
September 11, 2019
Bali, known as a yoga haven, is the perfect location in which to dive deeper into your yoga practice. Get inspired by the delicious Indonesian food, culture, and warmth as you delve into a stronger connection to self. A yoga retreat in Bali is an unforgettable experience, here are the top reasons for joining yoga...
September 6, 2019
Yoga can be considered as one of the oldest practices for self-development as it dates back over 5000 years! The classical method includes ethical disciplines, physical postures, maintain breathing control and meditation. As initially from the East, yoga is becoming more and more popular in the West. Studies found that practicing yoga in the morning,...
