Did you know that the space in which you do yoga can affect your practice? In fact, every aspect of the yoga studio helps to provide a more effective yoga experience! Is it worth the drive? Absolutely! Clean: You’ll notice that the studio is very clean. In yoga we “clean” the energy blocks in our ...
For Beginners, Karoun Yoga, Yoga WisdomWhat fun it is to watch a child’s first easter egg hunt — the experience of such amazement and wonder from the discovery of a simple plastic egg. As I watched my boyfriend’s niece — a strong and active 15-month old — the joy of discovery was contagious. On that crisp Easter afternoon, her family ...
Karoun Yoga, Yoga WisdomLast week was moving week for me, and although the move was only 2 blocks away, it was as disorienting as any move might be. And so today, as I sit in my new bright condo, staring at the boxes left to be unpacked and general disorder, I realize how quickly we try to get ...
Karoun Yoga, Yoga Tips, Yoga WisdomWe as humans are naturally creative creatures. When we allow ourselves to create without judgement, we are allowing our mind to quiet and our hearts to come alive. This is like practicing yoga, but off of the mat! Did you ever notice that as kids we were always encouraged to create crafts, music, art, etc. – and ...
Karoun Yoga, Yoga WisdomFinding space in our lives is a great way to practice yoga — whether in a yoga class or not! Space gives us ease in our lives. Having space both internally and externally can help us to feel a much greater sense of peace. However, finding space is not always easy. Often, we have aches ...
Karoun Yoga, Yoga WisdomBalance poses are very frustrating for many people! Many say that progress in the balance pose in yoga is related to progress of balance in life. Having balance in life is a challenge, especially in this very fast paced world: there’s personal time, family time, work time, relationship time, creativity time — and the list ...
Karoun Yoga, Yoga Tips, Yoga WisdomCelebrate your independence this weekend by connecting with your third chakra, the place of personal power. The United States was born because of the desire for freedom, to give the individual power and rights. In celebration of all of this, we can connect to our third chakra, and stimulate our own personal power from within ...
Chakras, Karoun Yoga, Yoga Tips, Yoga WisdomOur eyes are a critical tool for seeing the world around us. However, we utilize our eyes for so much more: We see with our eyes, express with our eyes, decipher information with our eyes, and communicate with our eyes. Raising the eyebrows, scrunching the forehead, squinting, and laughing are just a few of the ...
Chakras, Karoun Yoga, Yoga Tips, Yoga WisdomIn what aspect of your life do you need “Warrior Energy”: Strong, powerful, stable, yet open, compassionate, and kind? The warrior pose teaches us to connect with our strength and power while still opening up to others. The Warrior pose reminds us that being in our own space, setting our own boundaries, and taking care ...
Karoun Yoga, Yoga Tips, Yoga WisdomSpring is full of Birth Days for the earth. As we enjoy the fascinating temperature fluctuations of the early spring — warmth, brightness, and the promise of new colors tempt our senses. While we watch the outside world grow through another cycle of youth and innocence, we can shed our own layers of protection, and ...
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