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The Impact of Yoga On Your Life Off the Mat

The Impact of Yoga On Your Life Off the Mat

The Diverse Impact of Yoga       On your life on and off the mat A person that took my Ashtanga workshop asked me, “I've seen in some ways how yoga brings change to one's life, but I've never really fully heard and understood its full impact…. My experience with it has been mostly [...]
Death, Rebirth, Jesus, Spring Cleaning and Chocolate Eggs

Death, Rebirth, Jesus, Spring Cleaning and Chocolate Eggs

What does Easter, Passover or in general spring time mean for you?  For many, in an increasingly materialistic and pleasure driven society it’s vacation time, certain foods, chocolate Easter eggs and maybe time with family.  Easter involves the betrayal, death and resurrection of Christ and the knowledge that while this world might be a vale […]

How Do You Deal with Change?

How Do You Deal with Change?

Flowing with change for a better life Flowing with change must be learned because everything changes with time and experience. You can't step into the same river twice. The water is constantly flowing and changing, but the river adapts, expands and shrinks, and accepts whatever come down the stream - it flows with change. Cities [...]
8 Tips for a New Yoga Teacher

8 Tips for a New Yoga Teacher

8 Tips for New Yoga Teachers So you've finished your teacher training, now what? Becoming a yoga teacher is not exactly a traditional career path. Yoga today is not just one thing. Not only are there so many different types of yoga, there are also so many different spaces where yoga is offered; studios, gyms, [...]
Comeback Yoga Class

Comeback Yoga Class

Comeback Yoga Class Have you had a break from your regular yoga practice? Whether caused by illness, injury, change of lifestyle, springtime blues, lack of free time, or simply sweet laziness, it is OK! You are here now, and it's time for your comeback! Let us take you on your return journey to your practice. [...]
Yogasthenics – Full Body Class

Yogasthenics – Full Body Class

Yogasthenics  Yoga meets Calisthenics for a total body and mind workout  Join us for this Yogasthenics ultimate yoga workout. In this class we raise the heart rate a bit more than the usual yoga classes by combining traditional yoga poses, pranayama (breathing techniques), calisthenics exercises, and meditation. However, it is still true to the principles [...]
Seated Forward Fold – Ardha Baddha Padma Paschimottanasana

Seated Forward Fold – Ardha Baddha Padma Paschimottanasana

Seated Forward Fold - Ardha Baddha Padma Paschimottanasana Learn how to do the seated forward fold (Ardha Baddha Padma Paschimottanasana) with a half-bound lotus. Stretch your hamstrings, open your hips, and release tension from your lower back. This pose is from the ashtanga vinyasa primary series, it's a challenging forward fold that includes a half [...]
Advanced Yoga Asanas: Mukta Hasta Sirsasana C

Advanced Yoga Asanas: Mukta Hasta Sirsasana C

Free Hand Headstand Mukta hasta sirsasana is an advanced free hand headstand from the second series of Ashtanga yoga. Do not do this unless you have a good, regular headstand in your asana practice. If you are new to headstand practice, start here. Remember that mastering a headstand takes time and you shouldn't be rushing into [...]