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Snuck between the barefoot slaps in studio hallways and crouched beside the shedding rental mats, looped through the ashy whispers of forbidden pre-class conversation is a sneaky goblin of narcissistic posturing. What we say about our practice says more about …
Memorial Day is almost here, and that means camping, grilling, and backyard parties. While classic barbecue sides like potato salad and macaroni and cheese are big favorites, they don’t always work for those following a vegan diet. If you’re planning …
Pescadero Coast Are you tired of seeing yet another tropical yoga vacation retreat postcard hanging outside the door of your local yoga studio? You know the one—there’s the beautiful woman doing ‘yoga-on-the-beach-wearing-sunglasses-under-a-palm-tree-drinking-a-pina-colada,’ and you’re like, “Will I ever afford …
If you are going to practice one pose in a day, let it be Downward Dog. A masterful pose as it strengthens and lengthens the muscles of the arms, the shoulders, core, legs and it also gives you the benefit …
Everyone deserves the occasional indulgence, but before you dig in there are a handful of foods you should steer clear of to avoid damaging effects on your body, skin, and waistline: Frosting: That store-bought frosting from a tub might taste …
Memorial Day Weekend is the official start of summer and we can’t wait for longer days, warmer nights, barbeques and bonfires. But one of our favorite parts about summer? All of the killer music and yoga festivals that go down …
Adapt and adjust quickly. The rapid rate of change in our economy has made chaos a defining construct of business + life. Embracing adaptability and the openness to learning from anywhere are proving to be two key ingredients to thriving best in this …
Losing someone close to your heart has got to be one of the hardest things we go through. Zach Sobiech is a 17 year old diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a rare form of bone cancer. With only months to live, Zach …
We all want to be happy, right? Right. While doing research for my first book, I uncovered a formula to help people boost innate faith, increase confidence, + attain genuine happiness + satisfaction. After years of schooling, training, and working with a …
Meditation is one of the most crucial aspects to cultivate more peace and happiness in life. It is literally the first thing I recommend to all my students and clients to build self-esteem and intuition, hear your truth, make wise, …
This playlist was inspired by the element of “space” and how it relates to the way we inhabit our bodies and minds. Often many of us are caught in a web of doubting, negative thoughts about our bodies and minds. …
I’m a yoga teacher, a full-timer. Teaching yoga is an easy gig. It’s a pleasure for both instructor and pupil because we all find nourishment in time we spend on our mats no matter how different we are. Asana is …
Did you buy into all the hype about coconut water? In the past five years, the coconut water industry has exploded and found it’s way into the hands of many a yogi. I doubt you can walk into a studio, …
“How Yoga Can Wreck Your Body” is an embarrassment of a headline for the venerable New York Times. The accompanying article deserves it though, as do the photos of non-yogis performing asanas comically poorly. The whole package smacks of sensationalism: disappointing in such a …
This is why we love social media. We found this little gem on Facebook and couldn’t wait to share it with you! Check out how yogini Meghan Currie passes time in an airport at 3 A.M. post Burning Man:
1. You’re capable of more than you realize. I see that look on your face when we do Crow or Handstand (or whatever) and I know the feeling. I’m here to tell you that with some effort, patience, and willingness, you …
How many times have you tried to tell your friends about the energy body but you just can’t seem to convince it’s real? How many times have said friends stopped talking to you altogether, or at the very least mentally …
Closing my eyes, focusing on my Ajna chakra, working on my future NY Times bestseller for men Sit, Eat, Drink, I wonder why my fellow yogi’s look so angry working through those sun salutations. I thought a little humor integrated …
The article below was originally published on The Huff Post. Krishnamacharya has three qualifications for a yoga teacher. As the source of much of modern day yoga, and the teacher of luminaries like B. K. S. Iyengar and Shri …
One Thursday, not long ago, I was scheduled to teach three classes at one studio. I felt it was okay to drive across town between dinner and my night gig to take class at another studio. My husband raised his …
