by Sacha Fenimore | Sep 24, 2018 | Benefits of Yoga, Breathing, Meditation, Yoga Activities
We all have seen the cartoon images of a devil on one shoulder and an angel on the other, so it makes sense for us to have some inner voices as we work through situations, but why does it seem like there is SO much chatter up there?! Our conscious mind is taking...
by Mandy Lawson | Sep 20, 2018 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Breathing, Meditation, Philosophy
What is the goal of Yoga? Why do people practice it? Why do YOU practice? To get a fit body? To fit in with the “cool” crowd? To relieve the stress of everyday life? Yoga at its essence, is a practice in peace. By engaging in each of the eight limbs of Yoga, one can...
by Heather Ruggieri | Sep 17, 2018 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Philosophy, The Joy of Teaching, Yoga at Home
One thing we say quite frequently in our home is “What team are you on?” This question gets asked during times of bickering, but also general discontent. The correct answer is “I’m on team Ruggieri.” We have teams in all areas of our life: family, friends, sports,...
by Mandy Lawson | Sep 13, 2018 | Benefits of Yoga, The Joy of Teaching
For me, living in a touristy area in Costa Rica, I get to meet Yoga students from around the world. I have an interesting perspective on what people experience in Yoga classes, and of the Yoga culture in different cities and countries across the globe. Something that...
by Jacquie Bullard | Sep 10, 2018 | Benefits of Yoga, Books, Yoga at Home
Have you ever read a book to a group of kids who couldn’t sit still? Fortunately there’s a growing genre of kids yoga books for all those young yogis who just want to participate in some action while the book is being read. Three of the books below can be read as the...
by Amanda James | Sep 6, 2018 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, KAY Music, The Joy of Teaching, Yoga Activities, Yoga at Home, Yoga in Schools
Think back to the good ol’ days of recess and PE when you were a child. Do you remember playing classic games like Hopscotch, Duck Duck Goose, or Freeze Tag with your best buddies? There’s a reason classic games are still played today – they are FUN!...
by Aline Sanchez | Sep 3, 2018 | Asanas, Benefits of Yoga, Yoga Activities
Yoga is a very individual practice, but who says you cannot share this practice with lovely company, like your PET! Humans have the ability to create a deep connection with animals. Being in touch with them helps us feel happier, be more empathetic, become more...
