February 16, 2024
We’ve all fallen off the wagon when it comes to our yoga practice. Even the most dedicated of our in-house instructors and the gurus we admire the most are likely to have had breaks in their yoga journey. Whether it’s because of an injury stopping you from practicing, family events getting in the way, or...
February 12, 2024
Look at pictures of yoga practitioners online, and you could be forgiven for thinking that flexibility is a prerequisite for yoga. Believe us when we tell you – it’s not. In reality, countless seasoned practitioners started their yoga practice to improve flexibility and mobility. Both flexibility and mobility are crucial for healthy movement, whether you’re...
October 5, 2023
What’s on your plate today? We don’t mean your diary or your plans for the day, although those may have a strong influence on your practice. For the moment, though, we would really like to talk about what you are eating today.
June 21, 2023
Are you a runner looking to balance your exercise routine? Or perhaps you have been laboring with nagging running injuries that keep flaring up again and again? Adding yoga to your exercise and well-being routine is the answer.
November 8, 2020
If you’re intimidated by the word “inversions” when it comes to your yoga practice, don’t be! An inversion is any pose where your head is below your heart. If you’ve ever been in downward-facing dog or a standing forward fold, you’ve been in an inversion. Over time, though, your practice might evolve to incorporate inversions...
June 16, 2020
Unrest in the outside world can bring difficult feelings to the surface. It may seem that anywhere you turn you’re faced with disheartening news or major conflict, making it hard to feel stable and grounded. Balancing commitments to your family, your community, your job, and your personal life sometimes results in yourself coming in last. ...
August 12, 2019
Gong meditation is a unique sound practice involving vibrations and therapeutic gong sounds for healing. The practice consists of “gong baths” as participants meditate. There are therapeutic benefits of this practice that include awareness and appreciation of the present time. It is based on a belief that vibrations can change consciousness, as the healing waves...
June 19, 2019
Did you know the whole world celebrates International Yoga Day, also known as World Yoga Day, on the 21st of June? The Background on International Yoga Day This practice has been around for 5,000 years. It originated in India where it was used as a form of daily meditation to maintain mental, physical and spiritual...
June 13, 2019
If you are new to yoga, there are a number of basic yoga poses to get familiar with. During your first yoga class, you’ll probably be looking around to see if everyone else can get into their postures. This is completely fine as you acquaint yourself with this new exercise. However, for you to feel...
February 14, 2019
My journey into having my own mat was a long one. I only purchased a mat for when I was traveling and didn’t know if the studios I visited would have a good quality “borrow” mat. When I went to my home yoga studio in Dallas, I still borrowed theirs. Why not? They are free...
