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…
5 Simple Ways to Build Your Energy
Low energy keeping you from tackling your to-do list or taking care of your health? Burnout and stress are at all-time highs across professions, so if you are feeling tired and drained, you are not alone. With a pandemic, ongoing economic concerns, and challenging world events, now more than ever, we need tools to help…
What is HIIT Pilates and Why You Should Try It
If you’re like most people, it never feels like there’s quite enough time in a day. Daily schedules are stacked full with family, work, relationships, household chores, errands, and self-care. Where does exercise fit in? For most, it takes discipline and careful time management to fit even a short yoga class into a day. But…
OM: The Meaning Behind the Universe’s Sacred Sound
What is Om and why do we chant it in yoga class? Om actually has many meanings and associations. Its primary purpose is to move beyond the mental and physical practices of yoga and into a heart-centered space where the essence of the devotional practice of yoga is invoked. When a yoga or meditation teacher…
Sixth Chakra Quiz to Access Your Deeper Intuition
The sixth chakra is connected to your third eye, the intuition center. There are seven chakras that distribute energy throughout our body, but if you want to get more in touch with your inner wisdom, the sixth chakra is the place to focus. An Overview of the Sixth Chakra The sixth chakra, also called Anja,…
Morning Routine Need a Refresh? Make These 7 Small Changes
Each morning is fresh, different, and provides a new chance to set the tone for the rest of the day. Before focusing on your job, kids, partner, or whatever else consumes your daily schedule, why not spend some time on you first thing? Remember – people don’t change their lives in a single morning. It…
Practice Outside! 5 Reasons to Move Your Mat
Taking your mat outside, especially now that there is warmer weather here in the northern hemisphere as we move towards summer, can be a great way to improve your practice and your mood. This article shares some thoughts on why you might want to go outside and brave the elements. Gain More Physical Balance We…
Throat Chakra Quiz to Help You Find Your Voice
The throat chakra, also called Vishuddha, is the fifth chakra, and physically it extends beyond the throat to the tongue, lips, cheeks, jaw, and even to the ears. Energetically, this chakra influences your ability to communicate with the outside world effectively, and it relates to your ability to speak your truth with clarity and confidence….
Feeling Overwhelmed? How to Stay Positive
It is easy to feel overwhelmed with the events of the day, and this decade is an objectively difficult period. When you turn on the news, it feels like a steady stream of bad events, and when you look around, the future can feel bleak. But there is a broader picture to keep in mind…
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…