What is Strala Yoga?

Ashtanga, Jivamukti, Bikram, Moksha, Vinyasa, Yin—these are only a few of the lineages, styles, and brands of yoga today that you might find listed on your local…

Use old yoga mats in 11 innovative ways

Just received or purchased a splendid new yoga mat for yourself? Congrats! We know how exciting it is to rush to your next class with…

My Yoga Teacher Training in Bali – Week 2 – Connecting with Chakras

Hi! I’m Alina, and this is week 2 of my 4-week yoga teacher training in Bali with Routes of Yoga. In part 2 of the…

Yoga Teachers Struggling to Make It Through the Day

The “starving artist” has competition, and apparently, it’s yoga teachers. It’s no secret that when you decided to become a yoga teacher, there were whispers…

Common Yoga Lingo Explained

Yoga has a language of its own, and it is not just Sanskrit. While considerable amounts of yoga jargon come from Sanskrit origins, cues and…

The Future Yoga Teacher’s Letter

Some of you have said, “I don’t do this to become an instructor; I just want to deepen my yoga practice.” Before I started my…

7 Crazy Yoga Poses That Look Impossible

Sometimes, yogis can look a lot like contortionists, what with the pretzel poses and insane balancing skills they possess and display. It’s important to note…

Yoga Poses to Reduce Lower Back Pain After Sitting for Long Periods

Maintaining good posture can be a challenge for those with desk-centered day jobs. As a former employee of a large Canadian financial institution, I am…

My wrists hurt in the side plank

Achy wrists are one of the most common yoga ailments. Mostly, they hurt as they strengthen up, then once they are stronger, they won’t hurt…

Troubleshooting King Dancer Pose

King Dancer Pose is one of balance, grace, and beauty. Finding comfort in this pose not only opens up your heart and hips but helps…