Every time I practice Fallen Angel (in Sanskrit, Devaduuta Panna Asana), someone inevitably says, âThat looks so pretty!â And honestly? I totally agree.
This asana literally represents an angel fallen from the sky, and because it looks so elegant, itâs a reminder that grace isnât just for the good ...
Letâs see if you recognize this pattern: your friends are attempting crow pose for the first time, and they face-plant straight away. You see the frustration in their eyes, so you jump in, reassuring them itâs totally normal, it takes time, but theyâll get there! You offer a couple of tips you picke...
Ah, the classic yoga moment: youâre holding Warrior II, those 30 seconds somehow stretching into what feels like 30 minutes, when the teacher drops the question: âCan you go deeper?â
At first, you think, "Sure!" and sink lower into the pose, only to feel discomfort. Is that what "deeper" is suppose...
Yoga is your BFF when you need a âpick-me-up', to de-stress, or just feel good! It is one of the best forms of movement and is often recommended to improve back pain by increasing mobility and strength! So why is that, sometimes, it can feel like that same BFF stabbed you in the back when, the next ...
As a yoga teacher, I spend most of my time telling people how to move, breathe, and act - both on and off the mat. But hereâs the kicker: sometimes I donât take my own advice.
When I demo an arm balance, I almost always go for my âgood side.â The side that makes me look like Iâve got it all figured o...
When youâre starting your inversion journey, the wall feels like your best yoga buddy: it catches you when you fall, gives you time to reset, and helps you piece together the puzzle of balance.
But as your consistency pays off (read more on staying consistent), itâs time to ditch those training whe...
The Brahmaviharas, known as the "heavenly abodes" in Buddhist tradition, are qualities that promote love, joy, and connection.
Among them is Muditaâempathetic joy, or simply put, the ability to celebrate someone elseâs win like itâs your own. Itâs about stepping out of jealousy and into joy.
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Have you ever faced a pose (or a life decision) that felt impossible until you just went for it?
There comes a moment when you must step into the unknown whether youâre terrified of face-planting in Crow Pose, or hesitating to start that dream project. It can be scary, but fear isnât a stop sign. I...
Youâre happily flowing on the mat, gliding through poses, and then the sequence lands you in Utthita Parsvakonasana (extended side angle pose). One arm reaches overhead, the other rests on your thigh, and everything feels just right.
Until the teacher cues: âYou can stay here, or you can go for a bi...
Thereâs one thing everyone is searching for, right along with a solid crow pose: happiness.
Weâre all a bit like Indiana Jones, engaged in the ultimate treasure hunt. After all, if weâre happy, we âhave it allâ, or so weâve been told.
Think back to the last time you felt happy. Maybe you finally a...
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