Varuna Mudra: What It Is and How Do You Use It?

Varuna Mudra: What It Is and How Do You Use It?

Mudras are a powerful addition to any blossoming yogi’s practice. When we use mudras (yogic hand gestures that seal and direct energy), we infuse a deeper level of intention into our practice. Some mudras, like varuna mudra, help regulate the elements within the...
Vayu Mudra: What It Is and How Do You Use It?

Vayu Mudra: What It Is and How Do You Use It?

Sometimes it seems like there are as many types of yoga as there are yogis in the world: A LOT.  If there is ONE THING we all like in the yoga world, though, it’s balancing the complex aspects of the human and spiritual existence to create harmony in our being...
Apana Vayu: The Energy of Release & Surrender

Apana Vayu: The Energy of Release & Surrender

If you’ve been practicing yoga for a while you’ve likely heard the word Prana before. It’s an important Sanskrit term that translates to “life force.” But just like the rest of yoga practice, this is only the tip of the iceberg. As you...
Udana Vayu: The Ascending Wind

Udana Vayu: The Ascending Wind

Our yoga practice is meant for more than fancy poses. When approached holistically, it can help you feel confident, centered and purposeful. To get to that place, we need to focus more fully on the energetic side of yoga. This is where the study of Prana Vayus, and...
Prana Vayu: The Breath of Vitality

Prana Vayu: The Breath of Vitality

One of my favorite teachers once told me that becoming an accomplished student is about knowing, without a doubt, what you don’t know.  This is a hot tip (you’re welcome!) for studying “next level” yoga philosophy. And you’re in luck! That’s just what’s on the...
Vyana Vayu: The Energetic Secret to Flow

Vyana Vayu: The Energetic Secret to Flow

Have you ever felt that when things in life are going well for you, they go, like, really well? You may start with a delish, healthy breakfast, enjoy an uplifting yoga practice, be inspired to create something, and make a great decision at work, all in the same day?...