The Magic Pill?
Blog post by Mary Moscarello Gutierrez “You are one Yoga class away from a good mood…” This is a phrase I’ve shared and seen on social media too many times to count. It is simple and funny and sends the message that taking a yoga class will improve your mood. As if it were that […]
Understanding Chakras for Beginners
Understanding Chakras for Beginners, by Aliyah Christi Chakras are fundamental to yoga, and gaining an understanding of what they are can deepen one’s appreciation for the practice. The term yoga comes from the Sanskrit word yuji, which literally means “to yoke” or union. The connection it’s referring to is that of the mind and body, or surrendering […]
HONESTLY SPEAKING
The “Yoga Sutras” written by the renowned sage Patanjali describes the eight limbs of yoga, outlining the ways we can all live a yogic life. The eightfold path is called “Ashtanga,” which literally means “eight limbs” (ashta=eight, anga=limb). These eight steps are guidelines on living a meaningful and purposeful life. Considered the authoritative text on yoga, the Sutras (translated […]
Valentine’s Day – An Open Letter To All The Single People
Valentine’s Day is known as a time to celebrate love, romantic or otherwise. But most of the weight on this holiday is placed on romantic love. Many people feel giddy and excited about this holiday, seeing it as an opportunity to profess their love with tokens of affection. However, when that holiday approaches, many people […]