Sun Salutation A, Salute to the Sun, or Surya Namaskara is a series of poses that build the base of most Ashtanga, Vinyasa or Power Yoga classes. Each pose is linked with your breath: Inhale and extend, exhale to bend. These fundamental poses will help you to establish the foundation of your ... READ the POST
An Ayurveda Morning Routine for Minimalists (or busy yogis)
Do you have a Morning Routine? How are you going to take time out of your fixed schedule of waking up, going to work, sitting at your desk all day, and then driving back home to relax on your couch, binging on your favorite show? Maybe that’s your entire routine, at least on weekdays. We often ... READ the POST
What are the Chakras?
You have probably heard the word chakra before, but unless you are a dedicated yogi or you work in the complementary medicine world, you may not be fully aware of the purpose they serve. The chakras are an energy system located in the area of the spinal cord. Although there are seven well-known ... READ the POST
7 Journal Prompts to help you think outside the box
We all want to think outside the box, right? But this is easier said than done - it is so much easier to just stay in our comfortable little box of thoughts, ideas, perceptions, and truths. However, a lot of jobs (including being a mom, wife, or daughter) require us to be creative. Creativity helps ... READ the POST
Journaling 101
What is journaling? When I started exploring journaling as a personal growth tool, I was struck with memories of my younger self writing about my crushes, the problems of the day or my deepest darkest secrets at the ripe age of thirteen. But with the explosion of the personal development and ... READ the POST
15 Minutes Stress Relief Yoga Flow
Stress relief yoga helps us to slow down, tune into our breath and focus on our body. It gives our mind a break. Life can be stressful. I know you have a busy schedule — waking up super early for work, getting the kids ready for school, running from one meeting to another in the office, dealing ... READ the POST