Author: Stephanie Momot

Why Morning Sunlight is Good for Your Health

Many morning routines and rituals suggest going outside for a bit of fresh air and morning sun, and whether you decide to go on a walk, sip your coffee on your porch, or just stick your head out the window for a few deep breaths, there are many benefits to getting some sunlight and fresh […]

Mudras for Peace and Ease

In the Yoga-verse, there are many tools that can help you unlock wellbeing. We commonly talk about full-body yoga poses (asana) and meditation. However, you may have seen photos of yogis with their pointer finger and thumb touching as the other three fingers extend. This gesture is part of another branch of yoga, mudras. There […]
Towels and blankets are the most multi-functional yoga props there are. Roll them, fold them, and spread them out!

Creative Alternatives for Yoga Props

One of the biggest misconceptions about yoga is that you need to be flexible to do it. Quite the opposite, yoga will help you increase your flexibility! You don’t need to have bendy joints and hypermobility to start. One of the best ways to ease yourself into poses you find particularly difficult is with props. […]

Level Up Your Self Care with Abhyanga

This week’s blog is from a long-time YogaVibes teacher, wellness advocate, and Ayurvedic health coach Lillian Jacobs. She is covering a fundamental pillar of self care, taking care of your body. Read on to see how Lillian uses Ayurvedic wisdom to nourish her joints and ditch the wrinkle cream! ——————————————————– The month of February is […]

Why your Nervous System Wants You to Rethink your Yoga Asana Practice 

This week’s blog post is by Grace Millsap, a yoga teacher, Ayurveda practitioner, and sparkly activist-yogi. Before she was a full-time yoga teacher, she worked in neuroscience and continues to draw connections between her yoga training and her science background.  ——————————————————— For over 5,000 years, some of the greatest minds in both philosophy and science […]

grounding, nervous system, neuroscience, relaxation, yoga asana