As we move towards the winter solstice (December 21), the shortest day of the year in the northern hemisphere, our practice also moves inwards. The days for spending lots of time on sunny and open poses like dancer (natarajasana) and wheel (urdhva dhanurasana) awaits warmer weather and longer evenings. Instead, a December practice is more […]
One of the many lessons we’ve learned in 2020 is that we could all benefit from being a little more mindful. And one of our favorite ways to practice mindfulness in our everyday lives is through a journaling practice. From helping reduce stress and anxiety, to simply providing a way for us to process what […]
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 […]
For all of time, the season of autumn has been one of change and transition. Summer heat gives way to the cool fall breeze, and the leaves transform from vibrant green to shades more reminiscent of pumpkin and cinnamon. While nature always seems to embrace these changes, change in any of its forms can be […]
In uncertain and often challenging times, practicing self care can be an integral part of keeping our mental states afloat. Without taking the time to rest and decompress, it can be easy for anxiety and negativity to grab hold of us. Daily life and everyday tasks are harder to get through. We succumb to burnout […]
