You’ve been showing up for your practice, and so in turn, it shows. Many of us first came to our mats in search of a new form of physical exercise. While an invigorating round of sun salutations or Pilates…
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Dice Iida-Klein On Finding Post-Holiday Rhythm
The ebb and flow of mother nature is unfailing. She is constant, consistent, and even more dependable with her changes. Mother nature doesn’t “fall off the wagon” or “take a break.” She operates at a level all her own.…
I recently visited one of my absolute favorite cities in the world: New Orleans. It’s a fascinating city, teeming with history, magic, music, and most importantly — life. New Orleans sings to you at the top of its lungs,…
Armed with philosophy, science, mythology, and a little bit of magic, medieval alchemists sought to turn lead into gold. This was not merely a matter of greed. The belief that this base metal could be transformed into a higher…
Managing tough family dynamics over the holidays
The holidays are a notorious time for a clashing of family values. So as we head into a busy season of festivities, keeping feuds and flare-ups off the menu can be challenging. With expectations high and breathing room low,…
Cow Face Pose (Gomukhasana) Pronounced: go-mook-HAS-uh-nuh Gomukhasana, or Cow Face Pose, derives its name from the Sanskrit words “go” (cow), “mukha” (face), and “asana” (pose). This pose invites us to mold our bodies into a shape that mimics the…
At some point in our lives, we’re all sidelined by something – whether illness, injury, heartbreak, or another type of loss. But while we all have healing in common, each of us heals in a different way. There is…
Felicia Tomasko on the practices that helped her heal
Resilience. Strength. Suppleness. Flexibility. These are some of the benefits we receive from our practices of yoga, meditation, Ayurveda, and everything else that we commit to on and off of the mat. There are moments when we definitely feel…
When you set out to climb a steep slope, the most expedient route isn’t a straight line toward the peak. Instead, you zig and zag, gradually making your way upward at an incline that’s sustainable. Though at times it…