With most studios closed and months of fair weather still ahead, now is a perfect time to venture outside with our mats. Here are a few tips to help you make the most of whatever natural setting you choose—whether…
Yoga basics | Tips for Practicing in Nature
Understanding Breathwork in Yoga The Transformative Power of Breath In the yoga tradition, the individual soul is called “Atman.” Derived from the Sanskrit root “at,” meaning “to breathe,” the soul is defined as “That Which Breathes.” Discover how breathwork…
Restorative Yoga: Feel full again
Even if you’re one of the few people that don’t have trouble sleeping these days, chances are you feel a bit depleted in some way. With the accelerated pace of our modern lives, we often wake up still feeling…
PARIVRTTA TRIKONASANA: REVOLVE YOUR TRIANGLE
Pronounced: pah-ree-VUR-tah tree-koan-AH-suh-nuh Mastering the Revolved Triangle Pose From the Sanskrit roots “tri,” meaning “three,” and “kon,” meaning “angle,” Trikonasana is named for the shape it resembles. While Triangle Pose is relatively straightforward, its evolved form, Revolved Triangle, presents…
Tree pose reminds us to grow our roots along with our fruits. If a tree only grows fruit, it will become top heavy and fall over. If we focus only on external indicators of success, we will ultimately do…
The Importance of the Exhale
In this week’s Overheard in Yoga Class, Tias Little reminds us to release all the air out of our lungs, diaphragm and ribs during exhalation to bring awareness to the core. When you fully exhale, you create the space for…
In this week's Pose of the Week, Steven Espinosa demonstrates Raised Hands Pose or Find length and strength in this foundational standing pose. You'll experience a grounding through the legs and circulation through the whole upper body as your…
5 Pranayama Classes to Quiet a Busy Mind
This week we are focusing on developing your breath’s depth and rhythm to unblock restrictions.…
Embracing the Journey of Self-Improvement
Focus on enjoying the experience of being in your body and breath. Begin to relearn who you are and who you are becoming.…