3 Reasons to Retreat
There are infinite reasons to attend a yoga and meditation retreat. But three in particular have been on my mind. The top 3 reasons to retreat? Travel, practice and community. Keep reading to learn why.
A Brief Morning Practice for More Restful Nights
What we do during the day, or even when we first wake up is just as likely to impact our sleep as what we do in the hour before bedtime. We take a look at a practical, 5-step morning routine for more restful nights.
4 Reasons to Schedule a Home Retreat
A personal, at-home yoga and/or meditation retreat is easy, affordable, and benefits both mind and body. All you need is 24-hours or more to yourself, and a home retreat plan. Learn more about the benefits of a home retreat and why you should schedule one ASAP.
Grasping in a Time of Covid - The Yogic Kleshas and How They End
Death is certain, and I’m not sure what else is. We can make the best of plans, but we cannot guarantee they’ll come to fruition. I’m doing my best to practice patience and present moment awareness in what’s increasingly apparent as a bardo, or in-between state.
3 Yoga Classes for Reversing Work From Home Stiffness
If you're anything like me, staying at home has made you more sedentary than you're used to, even if you have been doing daily yoga classes. With less moving around comes stay at home stiffness and crankiness in the body. Consistent movement is key to preventing pain in the body.
YouTube Yoga Class: Exploring Movement and Stillness
This 50-minute contemplative yoga class explores the balance between movement and stillness. We're labeling this as an advanced class because it includes arm balances and transitions from crow pose to headstand. Our peak pose is a half-lotus variation of tripod headstand.
YouTube Yoga Class: Meditation & Movement on Isvarapranidhana
We might equate the practice of isvarapranidhana with 'let go and let god.' In truth, the layers of meaning here have limitless depth. We explore isvarapranidhana in body, speech and mind with the following 60 minute yoga flow.
YouTube Yoga Class: Three Variations of Bridge Pose
We're back with a 60-minute heart-opening yoga flow. This intermediate-level class builds to setu bandha sarvangasana, or bridge pose. We'll play with three variations for three levels of opening.
YouTube Yoga Class: Classic Rock Yoga Flow
Join us for an athletic 60-minute online yoga class for intermediate to advanced practitioners. This classic rock yoga flow is all about the music!
Design Your Own Home Yoga Practice
If you’d like to practice yoga at home, but you’re unsure where to begin, start here! May this post be of benefit by giving you a starting point from which to design your own home yoga practice.
Sankalpa: How Yogis Make their New Year's Resolutions
This year in year in my yoga classes, and in my personal life, I approached New Year's Resolutions from a yogic perspective, that of sankalpa. How does a yogi set their New Year's resolutions? We explore.
Yes, You Can Suck at Yoga and Still Enjoy a Retreat
Lots of people like the idea of traveling and staying fit and healthy while doing so. Lots of people like the idea of a group vacation to a gorgeous destination where activities and meals are provided. Lots of people ask us if they can come on a retreat, even if they're "not that good at yoga."Short answer? YES. Long answer? Keep reading...
4 Questions to Help You Find the Perfect Yoga Retreat
There are one million yoga retreats to choose from. By knowing exactly what you're looking for, and by asking yourself some questions in advance, you're likely to settle on the retreat that's best for you. When your goals align with those of the retreat organizer - pure bliss!
Unlocking Nature Mind Through Surf and Yoga
The joy of what Buddhists call "nature mind" is not exclusive to yoga and surfing. But what makes yoga and surfing both appealing, and what makes them complement each other so well, is that they are both conducive to the experience of nature mind.
3 Things You Need to Know Before Your First Surf Yoga Retreat
Follow these 3 pointers and you'll be set up for success on your first ever surf and yoga retreat!
The Benefits of Meditation While on Vacation
Researchers studied the stress-reducing effects of a resort vacation, compared to the effects of that same vacation with meditation added. The results show that while both are beneficial, a meditation retreat can offer longer-lasting peace than a vacation without yoga and meditation.