Incorporate these 4 fall rituals into your practice and life to find inner balance as we transition to a new season… It is hard to believe that the year is coming to an end already… With everything that has gone on this year, it sometimes feels like we are stuck in a time warp, and […]
Keep your yoga practice affordable with these budget-friendly yoga tips… One of the great things about yoga is that it can be done just about anywhere and you don’t need a lot of special equipment. Still, if you’re taking regular classes several times a week, it can add up – especially if you add in […]
All the yoga ads show thin, fit women, but what about those of us with larger body types? Here are a few practice tips for plus-sizes… While yoga is a great form of exercise for those of all shapes, sizes, and ages, many people feel insecure about trying yoga if they aren’t already super-thin and […]
Create a fulfilling home yoga practice for yourself with these 4 simple steps… If you’re new to doing yoga at home, it can sometimes be difficult to find your “groove”. Family needs and distractions can intrude on what should be a calming and centering experience, turning it into something more stressful than relaxing. In order […]
Thinking of trying prenatal yoga? Here are answers to 4 common questions that you may be wondering about… When you are pregnant, it seems everyone has an opinion about what you should or shouldn’t do! One important skill to learn early on in the pregnancy is to be able to listen to these opinions, comment […]
Feeling flustered by the summer heat? Keep your cool with this sequence of cooling yoga poses! Summer has arrived and it’s HOT out there! If you find yourself feeling hot, sticky, irritable, and generally uncomfortable in the summer weather, you’re not alone. According Ayurvedic traditions, they would say your Pitta dosha is being overstimulated by […]
Having trouble finding alone time to do yoga? Try these simple tips for practicing yoga with kids… These past few months, many of us have had to adjust our yoga practice to suit the new reality we find ourselves living in. Even if you already had a regular home yoga practice, you have likely experienced […]
Enhance your yoga practice with the 5 prana vayus. Here’s a brief introduction to working with Udana vayu… If you’ve been practicing yoga for a while, you’ve probably been introduced to some form of pranayama – or yogic breath practice. While there isn’t always a lot of emphasis placed on breath techniques in the Western […]
Practicing all 8 limbs of yoga can help you transcend the physical & experience a more meaningful & purposeful life… Most everyone is familiar with the yoga asanas or poses, but few people in the Western world are aware of the many other aspects of yoga that were originally part of the practice. Contrary to […]
Is it okay to do yoga inversions when you’re pregnant or menstruating? Let’s take a look… Yoga inversion poses like Headstand, Shoulderstand, and Wheel are very popular, but there is some controversy over when these poses are appropriate. Many people advise that you should not do even the mildest yoga inversions (like Downward Facing Dog […]
