Remember how strong, determined and brave the archer character of Katniss Everdeen was in Hunger Games? Would you believe me if I told you that by holding a similar archer’s position in your body you can increase your own courage, self esteem, and inner power? It’s...
There is a huge misconception out there that yoga is all about fitness and sculpting. With so much western focus on “asana”, or the actual yoga postures and not yoga itself, it’s to make that mistake. And hey, a strong yoga sequence that drenches you...
Have you ever dealt with stomach issues? I mean, who hasn’t right? Well, imagine if your yoga practice could actually help your digestion along with generally strengthening your core. It can! All with a little help from the uddiyana bandha. In this post, we’ll...
Have you ever been in yoga class and heard your teacher talk about bandhas? Maybe in downward dog mentioning the hasta bandha? If you’ve ever wondered what the heck they mean when they say this, you’re in luck because that’s what we’ll be talking about here! A...
Just as we make shapes with our bodies in yoga—asana, we can make shapes with our hands—mudras! Mudras, also referred to as seals or locks, are another interesting way to use your physical body, to direct energy and intention. Just as we are deeply affected by the way...
In yoga, we often talk about stoking our internal fire to awaken prana. This is in part why people love vinyasa flow so much. You know – the same people who love a daily 5-mile jog and core work. We -(yes, I am one of you) love to feel the burn and know we’re...
