Author: Stephanie Momot

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What is Pranayama, and How Can You Use It In Your Daily Practice?

Pranayama: you might have heard this word before – one of many Sanskrit words that sounds cool, but maybe also kind of sounds like all the other Sanskrit words your teacher says in class. If you haven’t studied Sanskrit in-depth (okay but whom among us has?!) and you’re still trying to figure out what pranayama […]

breathing practices, daily routine, prana, pranayama, tutorials, ujjayi breathing

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Confessions of a Recovering Studio Owner, Part I: 9 Steps to Consider Transforming Your Yoga Business During the Pandemic Crisis

In this week’s blog, we’ve invited former studio owner Sara Cain-da Costa to share her insights into how yoga and fitness studio owners can make smart decisions about keeping their studios open or making the tough decision to close. This three-part blog series is Sara’s story about how she made those hard decisions, shifted quickly, […]

advice for yoga teachers, covid-19, pandemic

Every day is a fresh start.

How to Build a Healthy Morning Routine

As someone who frequently wakes up and immediately starts answering my email in bed, a healthy morning routine is usually the last thing on my mind. I let my dog out, pour a cup of tea, and open up my laptop to get straight to work before I’ve even taken off my bathrobe.  But, the […]

ayurveda, balancing poses, mindfulness, morning routine, stress