How to live mindfully in a messy world
It’s time to take a time-out. This is a time to learn to unplug from the constant tug of cell phones and the Internet. In…
How to bond with your students as a new yoga teacher
Many yoga teachers experiment with different methodologies in teaching their classes. Your choice may depend on many other factors, such as class type, class level,…
Do You Need to Enroll in 500 Hours of Teacher Training?
For yoga students and teachers, participating in teacher training is often a life-changing experience. You certainly will learn more about the postures and how to…
How to be more generous
As a result of practicing yoga, I have changed the way I think about generosity. I have learned to give without expectation and always to…
How to set an intention for your yoga practice
At the beginning of a yoga class, your teacher may invite you to set a Sankalpa or intention for your practice. Sankalpa can help us live a…
How to go from a Down Dog to a Wild Thing
Down Dog is one of the most practiced yoga poses and one that yogis are well familiar with. But you may have heard the phrase “flip…
Mayurasana, or the Peacock Pose.
Flashy arm balances are getting a lot of attention on social media sites like Instagram. It’s hard to resist double tapping for a yogi balancing…
Can Yoga Increase Metabolism?
Our ever-complex metabolism is the cellular process of our body that maintains basic functions, a.k .a. preserving life. The metabolism is not just a way…
Self-Care Practices That You Can Do at Home
If you have an Instagram account and follow at least one yogi, you’ve probably seen the hashtag #SelfCareSunday. It’s all about giving your body, soul,…
Read this Woman’s Reaction To Being Body-Shamed and Told Not to Wear Yoga Pants
This handwritten note was enclosed in an anonymous letter sent to Kelley Markland, a substitute teacher and mother from Port Orange, Florida. Included with the…