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Putting the past and present in the same context is not something that can be easily done. Or is it? Maybe the fashion industry should put an end to underfed, under-dressed models and employ the use of statues. What does …
Have I mentioned how I love the warm weather and the berries, fruits and all the bright colors that come with it? Being half Ecuadorian and half Icelandic I am always reminded of my mother saying “eat from the rainbow …
The use of essential oils goes way back. And the things that these oils were used for—like treading wounded soldiers during WWII—make for some interesting history. When we say this infographic contains everything you need to know, we mean everything. …
The final chapter in our Chakra studies leads us to finding a comprehensive understanding of the Chakras, and thus allows us to further our estimation of ourselves. We began with identifying the characteristics of the Chakras in the Chakra 101 …
Summer officially arrives this week, bringing with it afternoons in the park and rooftop parties and beaches. The thing is, though, every summer needs a soundtrack, and while every year there seems to be a rush to anoint a certain …
Happy Summer Solstice Everyone! We hope that you have had a fabulous weekend, and that you are gearing up for an awesome week and an awesome summer of fun times and lots of yoga! We have selected some of our …
This morning I practiced. It was very simple. I unrolled a mat, said a few words softly to myself, and began. Nobody asked me to open or expand anything. I was not instructed to take anything from one level to …
This week we’re lovin’ our hips! In this MyYogaWorks.com video, our YogaWorks Teacher Trainer Alexandria Crow leads us into a variation of Gomukasana, Cow Face Pose. And by the way, how does this look like a cow? We digress. Let’s …
Well+Good Your Healthiest Relationship “I’m in a dark room, sweaty, euphoric, and potentially partially blinded by my own sweat. There’s an attractive person in front of me wearing clothing that could pass for shrink wrap,” says Gillian Casten. “Who’s to …
Sometimes your drishti is a goal. It’s 2:50 PM and you have stopped breathing. Your handstand hops end in a red face and a closed throat and the more your eyes wander, the worse it gets. You find a speck …
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 …
The final chapter in our Chakra studies leads us to finding a comprehensive understanding of the Chakras, and thus allows us to further our estimation of ourselves. We began with identifying the characteristics of the Chakras in the Chakra 101 …
This morning I practiced. It was very simple. I unrolled a mat, said a few words softly to myself, and began. Nobody asked me to open or expand anything. I was not instructed to take anything from one level to …
This week we’re lovin’ our hips! In this MyYogaWorks.com video, our YogaWorks Teacher Trainer Alexandria Crow leads us into a variation of Gomukasana, Cow Face Pose. And by the way, how does this look like a cow? We digress. Let’s …
“A qualified yoga teacher will know which practice is fit for each student.”~ Yogi Sri Dharma Mittra Some Answers From Yogi Sri Dharma Mittra – Interview By Adam Frei Adam Frei: For many practitioners today, yoga seems to mean Asana …
It’s not news that yoga produces all sorts of feel good brain candy, we’ve known this for some time now. A new study suggests a 20-minute yoga workout can improve your memory and other brain functions even better than aerobic …
Sometimes you need a lil’ nudge in the right direction to keep you on the straight and narrow. And what’s more powerful than words? They have the power to heal and inform, they are what we turn to when we …
When I began yoga teacher training, I wanted to deepen my yoga practice. I wanted to understand correct alignment, to learn more arm balances and inversions, and to understand the history and philosophy of yoga. During the course of my …
We’ve all heard tales regarding music having magical healing powers, but if you start perusing around the internet looking for significant studies and data you can easily run into unsubstantiated new age articles written with the kind of tone that …
In this MyYogaWorks.com video, our YogaWorks Teacher Trainer Jesse Schein leads you into Vashistasana. Vashistasana Set Up: First, we want to start with one of our favorite preparatory poses, Downward Facing Dog. Hands and feet are shoulder width apart, the …
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 …