Beyond The Mat

In terms of your practice, finding your Moksha could simply mean leaving behind the dialog in your head that constantly reminds you of past struggles.

When you set an intention, you are not committing to achieving a certain thing. What you are committing to is your experience of the present moment.

For me, it was really hard becoming this new version of myself. I lost friends. I lost lovers. I lost my social life. I lost respect. I lost my identity....

Daily classes may be on your wish list, but until then, you can make yoga’s detoxifying benefits part of your every day routine. Start with stress-relieving poses like these that can be...

Getting into any pose—from beginner to advanced—requires the right setup. The transitions that help you flow from one asana to the next may not be as glamorous as the pose...

If a yoga class worked like request radio, hip openers would be a chart topper. Tight hips are a major roadblock for many students who want to deepen their yoga...

Swimming works your body in asymmetrical ways, which can lead to muscle soreness, overuse, and even injury. However, your yoga practice can be fantastic for counteracting those tendencies and helping...

Before you pop some pain pills or invest in some pricey stretching equipment, grab your yoga mat or YogaPaws. A regular yoga practice not only may help to ease many of...

Yoga is the perfect practice in preparing the body and mind for meditation,  the breath, however, is the bridge which links the body to the spirit.  The joining or "yoking"...

Yoga and pranayama, along with freeing this chakra is essential on every level. Water moves, ebbing and flowing, as it finds its own course around all of the obstacles in its way....

When you regularly do yoga your body benefits by becoming stronger, flexible, toned, and cleansed.  Your mind benefits from the stress reduction, healthy happy endorphins, and an overall sense of well being. 

You might not think about the demands you place on hands until pain or injury reminds you. Despite its importance and delicacy, it’s often overlooked.  You stretch your calves after a...