The translation of tapas is literally to heat or burn, by way of practicing discipline or “austerity.” …
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If you're feeling discouraged with your yoga practice or are having trouble getting motivated or staying motivated, try writing down an affirmation or a mantra.…
In this week's Overheard in Yoga Class, Harshada Wagner explains the steps in shifting from negative self-talk to becoming your own friend.…
What samtosha is all about is going back inside and trying to tweak our own reactions to life, so that we can learn to sit more calmly and less reactive in the presence of whatever life throws at us.…
The yamas are known as the restraints, while the niyamas are thought of as the observances. The first niyama, saucha, which is often translated as cleanliness or purity, is an interesting one to start with because its interpretations can…
So this weekend, if you are an intermediate to advanced student, we challenge you to take a beginner class and pay close attention to what your teacher is saying. …
The last yama is usually translated as non-greed or non-possessiveness. But a better way to think of it might be learning how to deal with our innate desire for more, or at least, to sit with the desire, observe…
The fourth yama, brahmacharya, is the one that often attracts the most discussion – not to mention misconception, which can result in some resistance to it. Many people think of brahmacharya as meaning “continence” or “chastity,” which can feel…
This week, we highlighted a moment in one of Amy Ippoliti's classes where she explained that happiness isn't a goal. It is something that we just are.…