Standing poses are a staple of every yoga practice. Whether you're balancing on one foot, keeping your feet together, or stepping them wide apart, these poses offer plenty of fun and challenges while building stable hips and legs to help prevent injuries. One of the most visited standing poses in yo...
I never thought of myself as a yogi. Actually, I used to look at people sitting with their eyes closed, shaking my head in disbelief, thinking, How do you not get bored after five seconds?
I was a gym bunny, a cardio kickboxer, the bootcamp queen. You can probably tell from my personality: I’m that...
Every time I practice Fallen Angel (in Sanskrit, Devaduuta Panna Asana), someone inevitably says, “That looks so pretty!” And honestly? I totally agree.
This asana literally represents an angel fallen from the sky, and because it looks so elegant, it’s a reminder that grace isn’t just for the good ...
Let’s 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 it’s totally normal, it takes time, but they’ll get there! You offer a couple of tips you picke...
Ah, the classic yoga moment: you’re holding Warrior II, those 30 seconds somehow stretching into what feels like 30 minutes, when the teacher drops the question: “Can you go deeper?”
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 ‘pick-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 here’s the kicker: sometimes I don’t take my own advice.
When I demo an arm balance, I almost always go for my “good side.” The side that makes me look like I’ve got it all figured o...
When you’re 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), it’s 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 Mudita—empathetic joy, or simply put, the ability to celebrate someone else’s win like it’s your own. It’s 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 you’re terrified of face-planting in Crow Pose, or hesitating to start that dream project. It can be scary, but fear isn’t a stop sign. I...
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