Have you ever noticed that women are often absent from the beginnings of yoga and yogic teachings and that the ancient yogis/teachers were all men? March is Women’s History Month, so let’s take a look at when this shifted, why, and how yoga changed as a result. The Vedic Brahmans, Patanjali. Shri Aurobindo, and many…
Is Your Root Chakra Blocked? Take the Quiz!
The root chakra is the foundation of the chakra system and if it becomes blocked, energy can’t travel properly through the rest of your body. In a nutshell, if your root chakra is out of balance, it can hold you back in all aspects of life as your attention becomes trapped in feelings of insecurity….
Sublime Love: Yoga as an Expression of Compassion
Love: let’s face it, all people fundamentally want the same things, and this is one of the most important and sought-after. There are many ways to experience love and we want them all: loving others, feeling loved by others, and self-love. However, we all struggle to stay connected to ourselves and others because of a…
Take the YogaToday Heart Chakra Quiz!
You already know about the heart chakra if you’ve taken our chakra quiz to find out why you’re feeling blocked, but the heart’s powerful energy center is worth a special mention in February, the month associated with Cupid and Valentine’s Day. An Overview of the Heart Chakra The heart chakra, also called Anahata, is the…
Use Tantric Numerology to Explore Your Soul’s Desire
You’ve heard of horoscopes and astrology, but do you know about Tantric Numerology? This fascinating study of numbers is used to give clarity to your life’s purpose, your obstacles, and your inherent skills. It’s a powerful and accurate way to gain insight into your karmic lessons and blocks, the gifts you can manifest in this…
The Magic of Sankalpa: Intention Setting that Really Works
The yogic concept of Sankalpa, which means a vow, resolve, or commitment to support our highest truth, is very similar to the more common practice of intention setting. An intention is a compassionate agreement we make with ourselves about what we intend to be, do and say. It could be physical, emotional, mental or spiritual,…
Meet Your Community: An Interview with YogaToday Yogi Erykah St. Louis
At YogaToday, we are so proud to have longtime members who practice with us from all over the world. Erykah St. Louis is one of these yogis: she is originally from Montreal and has been residing in the DC area for the past 11 years. She first started practicing yoga when she moved from Ottowa…
Cultivate Stability by Balancing Your Chakras
When your sense of stability is threatened, anxiety and a general sense of imbalance can follow and persist. Moving, changing careers, a break-up, losing a loved one – these are normal parts of life that we all go through which can destabilize us, and they are unavoidable to some extent. However, as yogis, we have…
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…
Celebrate the Winter Solstice & Go Within
For those of us in the Northern Hemisphere, this year’s Winter Solstice falls on Tuesday, December 21. This day marks the longest night of the year and the beginning of the astrological calendar. Many people think of this marker date as the beginning of the return to light, and this is correct – every day…