Published on March 2, 2026 at 5:36 am “Be careful not to ___!” “It’s risky to ___!” “Make sure you don’t ___.” Have you ever heard these kinds of signals that made you feel surprised or even scared during yoga class? As with any type of exercise, yoga carries some risk. But some things you […]
Yoga classes can be a container for transformation, if it feels like a safe place to be. (Photo: Tim P. Whitby/Stringer; Getty Images; Canva) Published on March 1, 2026 6:18 am It can be difficult to make everyone in a yoga studio feel comfortable. Each class brings together a group of unique individuals who bring […]
Published on February 28, 2026 6:06 am Here we are with a new week, a new month and a significant new movement in the cosmos. The lunar eclipse in Virgo, the entry of Mars into Pisces and Venus into Aries, Mercury retrograde moving close to the Sun, and the conjunction of Venus and Neptune – […]
There are some things happening that are not yoga. (Photo: Freepik and Canva; designed by Renee Marie Schettler) Published on February 27, 2026 7:07 am We talk about it a lot in yoga ahimsathe concept of non-violence. We talk less about his quieter brother or sister, levelthe practice of not stealing. But in today’s yoga […]
The nomadic way of life: Tibet is one of the world’s last remaining habitats of nomadic herders, who for centuries have collectively raised livestock and engaged in high-altitude agriculture, acting as sentinels guarding Tibet’s fragile ecology. Their unique lifestyle has been the subject of many documentaries. BBC, NatGeo and National Geographic have brilliantly showcased the […]
In our fast-paced 21st century lifestyles, constant digital stimulation and ‘busy culture’ keep our nervous systems on high alert. Yoga is essential because it lowers cortisol and activates the parasympathetic nervous system, our internal ‘rest and digest’ switch. By releasing physical tension and calming mental chatter, yoga bridges the gap between a hectic workday and […]
The first rays of sunlight touch my skin, a warm, soft touch that signals the start of my day. For almost twenty years, this has been my morning ritual: roll out my mat, breathe the fresh air and greet the sun with my yoga practice. It’s more than a habit; it is a profound connection […]
Since my children were young, I have spent at least half a day every week spending time alone and recharging. Now that one of them is a freshman in college and the other is a sophomore in high school, it still feels essential to my overall well-being. I think it comes from my much younger […]
Doing my own thing, doing it alone, means facing price discomfort. I always want to give value for my money, but my time and expertise should also be valued. Self-employment is extremely unstable: no holiday or sick pay, and also a crisis in the cost of living. The enormous amount of administration, including cancellations, bookings, […]
I traded a few deliberate minutes of meditation outside. Research supports me. (Photo: Canva) Published on February 26, 2026 2:41 PM Sometimes the exercise that is easiest for you is the one you need the most. Like, for example, exchanging my attempts to meditate in nature for just being in nature. Meditation is an undeniably […]