The five elements – earth, water, fire, air, ether – are the manifestations of the vibrations of our own consciousness in their most physical form. When we understand them as a part of us, we can create greater harmony and balance. The elements are a gateway to experiencing more freedom and pleasure in life. This…
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Summer Solstice is Here! 6 Ways To Celebrate
Summer Solstice – Tuesday, June 21, 2022 for those of us living in the Northern Hemisphere – marks the beginning of summer and is the day with the most extended period of sunlight. Celebrated worldwide, the longest day of the year is energetically meaningful, and communities far and wide come together to honor the sun…
Celebrate Earth Day by Connecting to Nature
If you’ve ever done yoga outdoors, with the earth right under your feet, trees, clouds and a big beautiful sky above you, you know it’s like nothing else. It’s quite different from practicing yoga indoors, where you’re surrounded by man-made walls, a level floor and climate control. It is more primitive, primal and close to…
The One New Year’s Resolution You Really Should Make
New Year’s day is approaching, and it’s a moment to take stock in our lives, set our sights on the horizon, and adjust our sails. New Year’s resolutions can offer a fresh reset and a valuable tool to move us closer to our dreams and targets. But New Year’s goals are a double-edged sword, and…
Vata Season: Ayurvedic Tips for Fall
It is officially fall, which means, in the world of Ayurveda, Vata season is here. Ayurveda is an alternative medicine system with historical roots in the Indian subcontinent. The sister science and medicine of yoga allows us how to live within the laws and rhythms of nature. The qualities that characterize this time of year…
The Snooze Epidemic: Why Your Morning Routine is so Important
Setting a morning routine– especially one that includes yoga, breathing, or mindfulness– can help stimulate your digestion, energize you for the day ahead, clear the body of toxins, and decrease overall daily stress. As you lay in bed, entranced from a fanciful dream, a loud alarm is yelling at you from across the room. You…
5 Yoga Poses to Heal Your Lower Back Pain
If you have occasional or chronic pain in your lower back, you’re not alone. Back pain is a prevalent complaint, especially in people who lead less active lifestyles. Having a job where you sit most of the day exacerbates the problem. Taking the time to establish a regular yoga practice can help calm the mind…
How Does Your Body Respond to Stress?
The feeling of stress is one of the most universal feelings around. From continent to continent, individuals feel and react to stress daily in their workplaces, in their home environments and-most recently-in the wake of an unknown enemy that takes shape as a virus. When does this stress become anxiety? What are the physical signs…
6 Yoga Poses for Summer Athletes
Though yoga is a practice associated with peace, calm, and pretzel-like poses, these yoga poses for summer athletes can also be used as a tool to bolster specialized strength and flexibility needs, and for injury prevention. Simply put, summer sports like hiking, cycling and trail running can be hard on your body. Period. Many outdoor…
On and Off the Mat: Yoga + Social Justice
When we start to approach the world through the lens of yoga, social justice and activism become a natural extension of our practice. There is great significance (and discipline) in maintaining your yoga practice in the midst of mayhem. While meditation, breathwork, and asanas (physical postures) can be used to relieve stress or for self-care,…