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…
Mothering is a gift. It’s an honor and a privilege to be a mother to another.It’s also a very, VERY hard slog. Every day presents a new whirlwind of emotions. Just when you think that you’ve got it all…
From the Sanskrit root “manas,” meaning “mind,” and “tra,” which translates as “tool,” a mantra is literally a tool for the mind. Yoga classes today are full of affirmations and “OMs,” however these “mind tools” are anything but new.…
As a mind-body practice, yoga shows us that our physical and mental well-being are inextricably connected. But while many of us talk openly about our physical health struggles, mental health issues are still largely shrouded in stigma. Widespread lack…
Pose Library Yoga basics | Tips for Practicing in Nature
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…
A couple of years ago I was visiting an island in Thailand and made my way to the most secluded beach recommended by the locals. I strapped on my snorkel, mask, and fins and enthusiastically got in to explore…
The Language of Yoga
Our North Star: Introducing Stephanie Snyder’s latest course, Yamas and Niyamas
How am I doing in the world with all of its chaos and beauty? Am I actively engaged in a life that reflects yogic values? Do I even really understand what those are? These are questions I began to…
What is it that compels us to practice, even when it requires sacrifice, like dragging ourselves out of bed when we’d rather remain asleep? This essay examines why we dedicate ourselves despite the struggle, by exploring the question of…
From avid dreamers to stubborn sleepers—we all need to be mindful of the health of our sleep. One of the best ways we know to enjoy deep, rejuvenating rest is the yogic sleep practice known as Yoga Nidra. A…