Hey, you. Yeah, you—the one scrolling through Instagram, eyeing those bendy folks in warrior poses, wondering if yoga’s just a fancy stretch session or something deeper. I get it. I was right there with you a decade ago, fresh off a desk job that had my back screaming louder than my alarm clock. One humid […]
Restorative Yoga Sequence to Relax the Mind and Body
Hey there, friend. Picture this: It’s one of those evenings where the day’s chaos has left you wired but weary, like a phone on 2% battery still buzzing with notifications. That’s exactly where I was a few years back—juggling a full-time job, family stuff, and that nagging sense of never quite catching my breath. One […]
Yin Yoga And The Myth That Ashtanga is Yang
I remember my first brush with yoga myths back in my early twenties. I’d just started practicing Ashtanga after a friend dragged me to a class, promising it’d whip me into shape. Sweaty and exhausted, I thought, “This is pure fire—total yang energy.” Then, years later, I tried Yin Yoga during a rough patch with […]
When Is Hot Yoga Too Hot?
Picture this: You’re stepping into a dimly lit studio, the air thick and heavy like a summer afternoon in the tropics. The first wave of heat hits you—95 degrees Fahrenheit, they say, with humidity clinging to your skin like an old friend you didn’t invite. Your heart picks up, sweat beads before the instructor even […]
The 5 Problems with Vinyasa Yoga and Solutions
Hey there, fellow yogi—or maybe you’re just dipping your toes into the practice. I’ve been flowing through vinyasa classes for over a decade now, ever since I stumbled into one during a stressful job phase, hoping to find some zen. Picture this: I was that awkward newbie huffing through sun salutations, feeling like a pretzel […]
Ashtanga Yoga for Beginners: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Building Strength, Breath, and Inner Calm
Hey there, friend. I remember the first time I stepped into an Ashtanga class, mat tucked under my arm like I was heading into battle. I’d dabbled in yoga before—mostly those gentle flows on YouTube—but this felt different. Sweaty, intense, and a little scary. My legs wobbled in downward dog, and I swear I heard […]
What You Need to Know About Hatha Yoga
Hey there, if you’re curious about diving into yoga but feel overwhelmed by all the styles out there, let’s chat about Hatha yoga. It’s like the welcoming front door to the yoga world – gentle, foundational, and perfect for anyone starting out or seeking balance in a hectic life. I’ve been practicing for over a […]
5 Reasons Why You Should Practice Hatha Yoga
Hey there, friend. Let me take you back a few years to when I was juggling a high-pressure job, endless coffee runs, and barely enough sleep to function. I felt like a hamster on a wheel—exhausted, stiff, and mentally foggy most days. Then, on a whim, I signed up for a local Hatha yoga class […]
Ashtanga Yoga: Origin, Philosophy, Six Series
Hey there, friend. Picture this: It’s dawn in a quiet corner of India, the air thick with the scent of incense and fresh chai. A group of yogis—some bent like pretzels, others just starting with wobbly sun salutes—move in sync with their breath. That’s the world I stumbled into over a decade ago when I […]
Ashtanga Yoga: Everything You Need to Know
Picture this: It’s early morning, the sun’s just peeking over the horizon, and I’m unrolling my mat in a quiet studio. My first Ashtanga class. I thought I was somewhat fit from jogging, but oh boy, was I wrong. Sweating like I’d run a marathon, twisting into shapes I didn’t know my body could make—it […]