Sthira Defined
The Sanskrit word we’re looking at this time is sthira. This is one of 2 qualities the Yogasutra posits as necessary for asana practice.
Squat with Weights
Adding weights to movement has many benefits for the body and mind. Clearly, it can contribute to upper body strength and a well-rounded practice.
Purusharthas Part 2
In part 1 of this series, I introduced you to the 4 aims of human life, or purushartas.
Purusharthas Part 1
One concept that comes from yoga philosophy is the purusharthas, or 4 aims of human life.
Live Courageously
I want to share a story with you. It’s a story of love and courage. It’s a story that I feel so fortunate to be a part of.
Pranayama Defined
Let’s explore the Sanskrit word pranayama. Prana is our life force energy, and pranayama includes various ways of working with the breath to affect change in our prana.
Anjali Mudra
A mudra is a gesture, mark, or seal, and in yoga it is common to use hand mudras to affect prana.
Bhakti Yoga Defined
Today we’re exploring the Sanskrit word bhakti. Bhakti (pronounced Bach tea…now there’s a visual!) can simply be defined as devotion to God.
Apana Vayu Breathing
A yoga tool that can be helpful during the hubbub of a busy season is a breathing practice called apana vayu breathing.
Do You Know Squat?
Do you know squat? Or as we call it in yoga, malasana?