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Tools For Taking Yoga Off The Mat

What we practice on the four corners of the yoga mat can contribute to the way we live our lives from moment to moment.

Change Maker Spotlight: Sarah Tiefenthaler

Sarah completed her first 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in the tropical jungles of Costa Rica where she focused intensely on the philosophy of yoga as well as meditation practices. When

Yoga: Merging the Science with the Philosophy

A state of disease, lethargy, frustration, or feeling stuck is an expression of too much prana outside the body. The more peaceful and balanced we feel, the less dispersed our prana is. If the prana does not have room to flow freely within the body, then something must be blocking it. Read for more information on how to balance prana!

Eight Truths Cultivated Through Yoga Teacher Training

I was thrown into a room for 200 hours with a group of 15 people that I had never met, all from diverse backgrounds and with strong differing opinions. I

Practicing the Yamas and Niyamas in the Teacher-Student Relationship

Historically, the teachings of yoga have been passed down from guru to disciple. Both parties would consider carefully whether to enter into the relationship, because it was a significant commitment

A Summer Reading Guide: Through the Chakras

Looking for a more spiritual approach to your summer reading? Want to explore the Svadhyaya Niyama with your toes in the sand and a book in your hand? Look no

Spring Clean Your Body & Mind

Warmer, lighter spring mornings make it easier to rise early, starting each day by sitting quietly in observation, without judgment. With this clarity, we are best able to make the choices that support our body’s natural purification processes.

Asana From Every Angle: Boat Pose

A strong core is the key to most yoga poses, and this pose is a phenomenal core strengthener.

Are you Self-Conscious or Self-Aware?

Consider for a moment two different practices. Practice One: Sit up straight and take a deep breath. Notice how your body feels at this moment. Feel where your body is

6 Benefits of Downward Facing Dog

Doward facing dog is the signature pose of yoga for good reason. The benefits are unbeatable! Click here to learn how to do it properly.