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They say “imitation is the highest form of flattery,” but when does “imitation” become a something you hide behind that covers up your true nature, voice and actions as a yoga teacher? These are the questions I’ve begun to ask …
As the lush, green hills of Northern California turn brown once again, we are reminded that summer is here. There is no clearer sign to me that we are transitioning from vassant ritu [spring] to grishma ritu [summer] which lasts …
An ambitious project to establish a human colony on Mars has attracted applications from tens of thousands of would-be astronauts, just two weeks after applications opened. The mission, a private venture by the Dutch non-profit organization Mars One, aims to send …
Happy Weekend Everyone! We hope that you have had a wonderful week wherever you may be, and that you are gearing up for an even better weekend! We have selected a few of our favorite yoga and wellness events to …
We can add Britney Spears’ name to the celebrities-doing-yoga list, joining the ranks with peeps like Russell Brand, Adam Levine, Demi Moore, Lady Gaga…the list goes on and on. “I’m doing 90 minutes of yoga twice a week in addition …
By now we probably all know that we create our own suffering, right? I mean, we know that. We read it, we hear it, but just because we know something doesn’t mean that information does us a lick of good. …
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The controversial spotlight this week seems to be shining on a newborn Facebook page: Fifty Shades of Yoga. A promo page for an upcoming coffee table—or bathroom magazine rack—book: “Fifty Shades Of Yoga will be an elegant, high end photography …
If you’re having trouble falling asleep at night, skip the sleeping pills for this nutrient-rich juice instead. Neka Pasquale, founder of Urban Remedy, developed this recipe using ingredients known for having calming properties on the body. The result is a …
In this posture lab offered by YogaWorks teacher trainer, Melanie Metzler, we explore Puppy Dog. Puppy Dog is a preparatory pose for Adho Mukha Svanasana or Downward Facing Dog. Since Downward Facing Dog is one of the most widely used …
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 …
Saying that lemons are a superfood is an understatement. Not only do they add abundant flavor to a variety of dishes, but they also boast a ton of health benefits. The flavonoids within the juice are said to contain antioxidants, …
Last weekend, I attended an all-day workshop taught by John Friend and Desi Springer, at my home studio, Inner Fire Yoga. They’re on a world tour, offering up their collaborative work; the Roots sequence and Sridaiva Yoga. Here are a …
There are so many days when I wake up and feel wonderful. The sky is bright, my children are laughing, the world is alive and full of promise. Living my yoga is so easy on these days. I walk the …
Did you know that our physical yoga practice—our asana practice—directly relates to our Chakra system? If you practice this limb of yoga, you know that your asana practice allows for physical openness and, overall, invites more balance and harmony within …
This interview with Ian Somerhalder by Maranda Pleasant originally appeared in this months ORIGIN Magazine: the new national Yoga+conscious Lifestyle mag. Ian Somerhalder: Star of The Vampire Diaries + formerly of Lost. Actor + Eco Powerhouse uses celebrity for change. …
Some people hear the term unconditional love and snicker. They think that its all the stuff of a teenage girl’s fantasy, with visions of Cinderella, 16 Candles, or Pretty Woman. Here the woman is rescued by the knight in shining …
be present inc—one of our go-to companies for hot yoga threads—has just released a fresh, new line of clothes perfect for revamping your yoga look this Spring. Not only that, but your online shopping experience with be present just got …
Well+Good Your Healthiest Relationship If you’re like us, you probably take advantage of your morning commute to do really meaningful things, like, um, obsess about your to-do list, catch up on the news (Page Six counts, right?), or play Words …
Forbes.com recently published the below list of the top 10 cities in the U.S. for practicing yoga. You don’t have to look much further than the end of the block to see a yoga studio in many cities these days. …
Uddiyana Bahdha is one of my favorite moves to soothe a sore low back. It lengthens and tractions the spine, tones the abdominal organs and exercises the diaphragm. Learning to do uddiyana keeps the mind supple—new, wild things to do …