Mindfulness and managing chronic pain
Research has found that yoga really does work for reducing pain. Though it remains unclear if that’s because of the physical or mental aspect of yoga.
Creating joy through contentment
Gratitude, the ability to recognize and appreciate who we are and what we have, nurtures contentment. And when we are content, when we feel whole just as we are.
How yoga is built on gratitude
The foundation of yoga is gratitude. When we find gratitude for the ungrateful, we find peace.
It’s all a phase: What lunar cycles teach us about balance
The waning of a moon reminds us that everything has an end and that we, too, can phase out thoughts, feelings, and processes that no longer work for us. The new moon is considered a time for beginnings.
Autumn creates space for growth
Change is a constant but in autumn it’s uniquely pronounced, making it a natural time to consider what we might want to change within ourselves.
What is yoga? Exploring the unity of breath, body and mind
Yoga isn’t just linking breath to movement. It’s about connecting breath to body, body to mind, and mind to present until we transcend into the universal consciousness.
Beyond stretching: The key elements for targeting soreness in your body
To target the sorest parts of our bodies, we need to focus on three additional strategies to stretching: Counterbalance, strength/stabilization and mobility.
How to create a yoga practice that sticks
Practicing ahimsa–a foundational yoga principle of nonviolence–is one the best ways to build a sustainable practice.
Alleviating back pain with yoga
While yoga can be an effective way to alleviate back pain, sometimes people experience more pain from yoga than relief. The good news is that it's easy to make your practice work for you.
How to deal with wrist pain during yoga
Wrist pain during yoga is an incredibly common complaint – especially when starting a practice or ramping up an existing practice. Here are 5 things you can do to help ease wrist pain during yoga.