Pumpkin Spice Yoga?
Learn why it’s important to practice more balancing poses this time of year…
Svadhisthana (Sacral) Chakra in Winter
During the winter months, it’s important to keep our sacral chakra balanced by encouraging creative movement and finding pleasure in the little things. Read on!
Putting Intentions Into Action… and what to do when we fail
Why do we set intentions in our yoga practice? What happens if we falter? Don’t overthink it! Pick yourself up and move forward. We are all works in progress…
Not Just a Season of Gratitude
A couple weeks ago I flew off to Florida to handle a family emergency. As these things tend to unfold, there’s always uncertainty and emotional upheaval. But when things get rough, sometimes the best thing you can do is recognize – and appreciate – the little things.
Autumn Equinox: It’s That Time of Year Again
The autumnal equinox is the day (one of two: the vernal equinox is the other) where day and night are almost equal to each other. The sun passes directly over the equator as the earth tilts up, exposing the southern hemisphere, causing the weather up north to grow colder.
Manipura Chakra in Pitta Season
Manipura chakra is the third of seven chakras. It’s also called the solar plexus chakra. Its color is yellow, as it is associated with the element of fire. Situated at the solar plexus, it’s easy to see why – and how – this chakra governs digestion. This chakra is like the power station of the body. When balanced, it provides vitality and bestows us with balance and strength.
Understanding Kapha Dosha: Part III in the Series
Someone with predominant elements of water and earth in their constitution are considered Kapha in Ayurveda. We generally see these people as well grounded, flexible and strong. They have thick, gorgeous hair and large, friendly eyes. We love it when these people are our friends; they like to hang out and laugh at all our jokes.
Yoga As Transformation: How Yoga Changed My Life
B.K.S. Iyengar once said, “Yoga does not just change the way we see things, it transforms the person who sees.”
More than twenty years ago, a psychic predicted I’d become a yoga teacher. I laughed and laughed…