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The Accidental Yogi (and How I Turned into a Purposeful Yoga Practioner)

It’s never too late! Learn how this accidental yogi found her path somewhat later in life and now shares it with the world one person at a time.

Yoga Helps Heal Flight Crash Victim

“Hey bro, where you going?” “I’m headed to Bikram yoga,”  Mike said. “Hahaha, don’t forget your girlie pills,” I replied. “Just go with me one time, I dare you!” Mike

Robert Sturman – Prison Yoga Project: Everybody has a story

Robert Sturman shares his photography and story behind the Prison Yoga Project…

Three Pose Practice!

Owning a yoga studio for almost 20 years was the most challenging and rewarding time of my life. Some of my fondest memories are of sitting with students after class

9 Essential Yoga Poses for Desk Workers

Just because you work in an office doesn’t mean you can’t get up and move your body! Here are 9 simple yoga poses that can be done at your desk!

Why Yin Yoga Is a Must for Type A Yogis

While power and hot yoga classes are receiving a lot of attention right now, there is a softer side of yoga that provides just as many benefits when it comes to mental strength and stress relief. Take a look at yin yoga and learn why it might be the best thing you do for yourself!

Psychotherapeutic yoga: Yoga for your brain.

  I first met Lindy* when her father brought the whole family in for therapy after her mom died. Following a brief, sudden period of weakness in her arm, Lindy’s

Yoga – Beyond the Physical

“Up dog, down dog, take a big breath in and bend your knees.   Find child pose “. We can all relate to these common words in a yoga class.

When Yoga Isn’t Enough

The stigma of mental illness is at an all time high and treatment options are under just as much scrutiny. Take a look at this personal perspective of dealing with mental illness in the yoga community.

Beyond the Poses: How to Overcome Disabilities through Yoga

Meet yogi Shawn Sullivan who is legally blind and has a form of muscular dystrophy causing progressive loss of sensation in his arms and legs. Find out how yoga can help someone like Shawn with disabilities…