is yoga a religion?
how yoga works with any religion It’s a hot topic around Facebook, gyms, yoga studios, churches, and Twitter: Is yoga a religion? Let’s explore. What...
YOGA 101
yoga for horseback riders
the importance of lifting the arches: yoga for horseback riding In another article called Yoga and Horses, we explored the similarities between a yoga practice and effectively communicating...
how to prepare to offer a mala of 108 surya namaskar A
create a meaningful connection to the new season of light Surya Namaskar A , sun salutation, is a 12 pose sequence that assists in the...
Yogi’s confusion
Being a yogi is stimulating yet calming, fun yet challenging, testing yet rewarding. It is forgiving yet a responsibility, understanding while pushing your buttons, loving while...
"ageism goes both ways"
the dilema of being of young yoga teacher When the average American thinks of a yoga guru, or any instructor who synchronizes breath with movement,...
what is hatha yoga really
a practice of self-love and compassion. Namaste. I am back in North America after spending six weeks in the yoga capital of the world Rishikesh,...
asana – tuning yourself to the cosmos
asanas hatha yoga steady comfortable poses All humans are yogis by birth. With time however, whether your body prefers to lie as a couch potato...
23 days, 14 women, 8 drops and 1 dude
8 drops yoga teacher training experience one man In 2012 my Teacher, Katie Silcox, invited me to attend her 200 hour yoga teacher training in...
tao porchon-lynch "I AM DOING IT" interview
a conversation with a timeless yogi – one of today’s oldest and wisest living yoginis “Learning from the elders” is one of the great Indian...
One’s Footprint
If the body is a temple, then surely the feet make up the foundation. But unlike the foundation of a stone temple, the feet must...
knowing your story can keep you safe in your hatha yoga classes
your biography is your biology In this series on staying safe in group classes we have talked about the inner teacher and the outer teacher,...
caution! 3 cues to ignore in large group classes
ignore cues instructions poses large group safe yoga classes In the article 3 Practices to Avoid Injury, we talked about a fundamental aspect of asana practice-...
yoga and horses, finding your inner awareness together
the perfect couple I am a yoga practitioner, instructor, therapist and a passionate horsewoman. To me horses and yoga go together like syrup on pancakes....
interview with tara guber
joining the I AM DOING IT project Tara Guber is a yogini and community activist both at heart and in action. She is the founder...
3 practices to avoid injury
how to rapidly improve your hatha yoga practice in Group Classes Have you ever felt lost in a large group hatha yoga class? Have you...
east coast, west coast hatha yoga practice
When flying, my nose is always pressed against the window of the plane. And on this trip to New York City, although it was far...