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8 Kundalini mudras for health and energy
Mudras, also referred to as seals or locks, are another interesting way to use your physical body, to direct energy and intention. Here are my favorite Kundalini mudras.
How To Become A Yoga Therapist After Your YTT
Want to provide the best healing to your students through yoga therapy? Here’s how to be a yoga therapist and alternative yoga treatment options.
How to Practice Kundalini Yoga that’s Not from Yogi Bhajan
Did Yogi Bhajan totally ruin Kundalini yoga for you? Don’t let him. Here’s how to practice Kundalini yoga that’s NOT from Yogi Bhajan.
Shakti Energy: Divine Feminine Energy Or Goddess Of Destruction
Shakti energy is life force energy. The yin to the Shiva yang. When you harness this divine feminine energy, good things happen. Here’s what we know.
Home Birth vs Hospital Birth: Which is More Yogic?
Home birth vs hospital birth: everyone has an opinion! Get advice from a prenatal yoga instructor and mom who has done both.
Kundalini Clothing: 5 Reasons Kundalini Yogis Wear White
What’s up with the Kundalini clothing dress code? Well… Like any good rules of fashion, they’re all about being your true Self.
What’s Your Real Zodiac Sign? Vedic Astrology Has the Answer
Vedic astrology is more precise than Western astrology – but that’s not the only difference between the two systems.
Coping with A Chronic Condition: 8 Ways YTT Can Help
If you’re struggling with a chronic condition, it might seem like you’ve run out of options. Hear how yoga teacher training opened new doors for one of my students with her own condition.
What makes the Uplifted Online Yoga Teacher Training Different? Everything.
If you’re reading this, you’re likely considering an online yoga teacher training. You’re doing your research (GOOD!). Now that you’re here, considering joining our Uplifted campus, you may be wondering… What makes Uplifted YTT better?Why is it so expensive?How is it...
Calming Pranayama for Clarity, Focus and Peace
Get your fix of calm, cool and collected with these easy calming pranayama practices.
How to Do Sitali Pranayama: The Cooling Breath
Cool your inner fire with Sitali pranayama. Roll up your tongue (or not) and let’s get started! This is how to do it and when to use it.
How to Resolve Intense & Traumatic Kundalini Awakening
Spiritual awakening isn’t a 40 day walk in the park for everybody. Learn how to resolve a difficult Kundalini awakening and why it happens here.
How To Become A Yoga Teacher
If you want to become a yoga instructor, then start here. These are my most helpful articles to get you started.
Yoga Teacher Resources
If you’re already a yoga instructor and you’re looking for resources on how to choose your advanced training or to improve your career, then you’ll love this section of the blog. From how to write the perfect resume to how to find a job, I’ve got you covered.
Yoga Business and Marketing
Managing Cash Flow and Profit In Your Yoga Business
You’ve done all the thinking, crunched all the numbers, and you’re finally ready to take the plunge—you want to create your own yoga business! With that comes managing cash flow and profit. If running and starting a business is relatively new to you, you might not be...
The Top 5 Biggest Fears of New Yoga Teachers
Dear New Yoga teacher: I feel you.You've just finished your yoga teacher training and are preparing to launch your career. And yet, when graduation finally comes, you find yourself drowning in a waterfall of what ifs as you grapple with the biggest fears of new yoga...
13 Yoga Playlists for Every Style and Taste
A great yoga playlist is a lot like avocado on a veggie burger. Can you get by without it? Sure. But the right yoga playlist (like the perfect avocado) just makes everything better. 😌 Am I right? A good playlist can help you set the tone for your class,...
Yoga Alliance
Am I Qualified to Teach After Taking a 200 Hour YTT?
So, you're interested taking a yoga teacher training (yay!!)? Even if you're more than ready to dive into your YTT, you may still be wondering ... is 200 hours enough to teach yoga? As an expert teacher-trainer who has graduated thousands of students just like you,...
How to Upgrade Your Yoga Alliance Certification Designation to 300 / 500 RYT
Hey, graduate! You just finished your 300 / 500 hour RYT, freshly aglow with wisdom and energy to share with students. Before you continue your teaching journey, make sure to upgrade your Yoga Alliance certification designation to 300 / 500 RYT. This post will show...
How to Register Your YTT Certificate With Yoga Alliance (With Photos)
So you're officially a yoga instructor, yay! Now it's time to get out there and start teaching yoga. For many, that means registering your certificate with Yoga Alliance. While I'm writing this for my students who will be registering their YTT certificates with Yoga...
Teaching Yoga
9 Yoga Modifications for Pregnancy and How to Teach Them
Regardless of your level of expertise as a yoga teacher, chances are, you will have someone who is pregnant in your vinyasa yoga class at some point in your career. You don't have to be a practicing prenatal yoga instructor to guide pregnant students but it's...
12 Actionable Tips For New Yoga Teachers Who Are Scared To Teach
The moment has finally come, all the steps you have taken to get you to this very moment in time….. You finally get the opportunity to teach your first yoga class. How exciting right? Except the excitement is also mixed with a heavy dose of nervousness, fear and...
How To Prioritize Student Feedback On Zoom
If you are looking to prioritize student feedback during your live Zoom yoga classes, you may not be as concerned with creating a reusable product; however, I still suggest using two devices if possible. Using two devices enables you to pin or spotlight yourself on...
Chakras and Kundalini
Wanna know about the chakras colors, how they work, and how to balance them? Then check out these posts all about the chakras and Kundalini Yoga. See all of my posts about chakras and Kundalini Yoga here.
Yoga Pose Directory
Explore different yoga postures, alignment, and yogic philosophy behind the poses.
Product Reviews
Check out my honest opinion on yoga mats, yoga props, books, and clothing in these helpful product reviews.
Yoga By Benefit
Find the yoga sequence right for you.
Yoga For Stress Relief: 10 Poses You Can Do Right Now
Feeling stressed and like you might explode? Try these 10 yoga poses for stress relief for a gentle release.
Yoga For Arthritis: 9 Poses For Joint Pain Relief
In this article, I’ll go over the benefits of yoga for arthritis and the top yoga poses that will help the most with managing arthritis pain.
Yoga for Sciatica: 10 Poses to Relieve Sciatica Pain
Yoga for sciatica can relieve the spasms and pain by relaxing the spine and associated muscles, reducing the signs and symptoms of sciatica.
Yoga Philosophy
Learn yogic philosophy, practices, and postures for a deep dive into traditional yoga.
Pranayama
10 Essential Types of Pranayama Breathing Techniques That You MUST Know
Breathing is part of our autonomic nervous system, the very basis by which our bodies survive… …so obviously we know it’s important. But many people might not know just how powerful it can be. The very act of inhalation and exhalation can help control your blood...
3 Tips to Master Ujjayi Breath (An Ancient Yogic Breathing Technique)
You know those yogic breathing exercises that your yoga instructor always talks about? Well, there's a big reason why they're incorporated into every yoga class. In fact, they are just as important as the 'yoga' that you're doing. It's true. Pranayama breathing is one...
6 Breathing Techniques for Stress and Anxiety Relief (That You Can Do Right Now)
Ever feel stressed or anxious? Yea, me too. While we may not be able to eliminate stress in our lives, we can learn how to respond to it more effectively. For me, one of the most direct ways to stay centered during times of stress and anxiety is by working with my...
Meditation
The 7 Aquarian Mantras: Tune In To Profound Transformation
For newbies to Kundalini yoga, the chanting can be a *bit* overwhelming at first. Truth be told? I thought the chanting was a bit culty before I learned more about the why behind it. Chanting mantras not only focuses the mind and oxygenates the brain (you’ll...
Why the Aquarian Sadhana Is The Ultimate Morning Yoga Practice
I like to say that the little things we do every day are more important than the “big” things we do every once in a while. If you’re a yogi, you know this is true! Just think about how it feels to get on your yoga mat after a couple of busy weeks where you just...
Venus Mudra: The Seal of Clarity & Empowerment
Mudras may be the #1 most under-rated element in a balanced yoga practice. Can you even name one? Ahem. No points for venus mudra 🙄 Mudras are often used like rainbow sprinkles in yoga class; an exciting addition, but definitely not the main attraction. However, when...
Prenatal Yoga
How To Relieve Pelvic Girdle Pain During Pregnancy
Pregnant women experience all sorts of changes to their body. Many of them encounter pain in areas that they never had problems with before pregnancy. One of those tricky spots is in the pelvis. If you feel pain in your pelvis during pregnancy or after giving birth,...
What To Consider When Taking a YTT While Pregnant
So you’re about to bring a mini human into this world, but also can't stop thinking about taking a Yoga Teacher Training (YTT)? You are not alone. If you're wondering, "can I take a YTT while pregnant?", rest assured there is something for you out there, no matter how...
My Guided Pregnancy Meditation To De-Stress & Connect With Your Baby [VIDEO]
In this post How Meditation During Pregnancy Can Help The Expectant MomMy Pregnancy Guided Meditation First of all, if you're pregnant then a major congrats is in order 🙂 Now, let's get to the real stuff. The stress of planning for a new baby. The anxiety of how he...