Yoga

5 Movements to Renew Your Energy

There are times when we're feeling a little sluggish, often at mid-day when our coffee has worn off and our bodies are expending energy t...

Namaste - Its Meaning and Why It's Complicated

We've all heard it before, the instructor's closing statement at the end of a class, seen it graphically designed on t-shirts and quoted ...

Posture Clinic: High Plank to Downward Dog Vinyasa Flow

To kick off this series of posture-specific guides, I will be getting into one of the most common sequences in a vinyasa-based class: the...

Different Styles of Yoga

If you are just beginning your yoga journey, you may feel slightly overwhelmed by the number of different types of yoga. Perhaps you've b...

8 Poses to Welcome the Morning

You've probably heard of sun salutations before. They are traditionally a specific set of poses at the beginning of a Hatha or vinyasa yo...

Create Your Own Space

Most of us have been trapped inside our homes for the better half of a year. It's understandable to have cabin fever or feel the need to ...

Crown Chakra: Challenges and Balance

When we can let go of attachment, we are able to surrender fully to the experiences of life. We can trust the Universe. We can trust that we

Crown Chakra: Symbolism and Focus

At the very top of the system, hovering just above the head is the luminescent crown chakra (“sahasrara” in sanskrit). It is the highest sta

Third Eye Chakra: Challenges and Balance

When we are able to not just experience life but also perceive it with clarity, we have the ability to turn that experience into wisdom and

Third Eye Chakra: Symbolism and Focus

From the throat, we continue upwards to one of the most commonly-referenced chakras at the space between the eyebrows, the third eye (“ajna”