Ashtanga Yoga Chants
If you’ve ever taken a traditional Ashtanga Yoga Led Primary Series class, you probably started practice by repeating a chant your...
Buddhi Mudra for Clarity
Every single part of the body is connected through nerves that run in the hands (and feet and ears, but we’ll focus on the hands here)....
Understanding Bandhas
Maha Bandha practiced in Padmasana, Lotus Postition by Emily O'Brien Photo by Sean Shelton *** “Mastery of the bandhas leads to the...
Yoga Poses for Lower Back Pain
Hi yogis, Back pain is hands down the most common problem I come across among people who first come to yoga. Many new students embark on...
How to Headstand (Salamba Sirsasana)
Inversions are not my friend. I am not naturally a strong person, especially when it comes to my arms and shoulders. It was well into my...
Vegan-Paleo Gingerbread Cookies
I promise next weekend I will have a non-cookie item, but I just couldn’t help myself. These gingerbread cookies are super yummy and free...
Attitude of Gratitude
Photo by Sean Shelton @capturedconnections, Featured Yogi CJ Kessler @cj_yogidiver Gratitude may just be one of the most powerful...
Understanding Niyamas: Santosha
Imagine a neighborhood. The sun has set and the moon is bright, and everyone has fallen idly asleep. It’s peaceful, quiet, and so very...
7 Ways to Build Consistency in your Yoga Practice
Why do we practice yoga? We all have our own specifics but I think the underlying reason for all of us is that we want to live a happier,...
Aligning with Autumn
Today is the Autumn Equinox, which officially marks the beginning of Autumn! I don’t know about you, but Autumn is my all time favorite...
