*This post was written by the Niroga Institute, a non-profit in Oakland California bringing yoga to underserved communities. As a teacher and ambassador for Niroga I am honored to share their recent blog. Have you ever been going about your…

5 Pro Tips for Stress Resilience This article was originally written by Niroga Institute. As a Yoga4Niroga Ambassador, I have been granted full permission to copy and distribute this information. How well can you adapt to stress and adversity? Stress…

“Calm mind brings inner strength and self-confidence, so that’s very important for good health.” ~ Dalai Lama At times we all could use a little boosting of our inner strength. It’s impossible to get through life without at least a…

The winter holiday season for some might be filled with stress, family, and strong emotions and for others it may be a relaxing time to slow down and enjoy life more fully. Wherever you fall on this spectrum the one…

Not only does this breath practice help clean out those nasal passages it also helps balance the left and right hemispheres of the brain leaving us feeling calm and balanced. A calm and balanced nervous system in turn allows our…

Most people at some point in their lives will experience back pain, whether in the low back, middle back or maybe even the neck. Many will eventually seek out a doctor, chiropractor, or acupuncturist only to feel minimal relief or…

One day during savasana (the relaxation pose at the end of a yoga class) I basically ‘woke’ up. In that moment, I felt completely content, possibly for the first time in my life. I began to clearly see the suffering…

Every living thing has energy…plants, animals, humans, etc. In the yogic tradition we have energy centers that house particular qualities that affect our overall physical and psychological well being. Chakra means wheel and symbolizes the swirling energy located in each…

1. Breathe Become more aware of your breathing patterns throughout the day. Cultivate a calm smooth breath whenever possible. Try the Breath of Joy to lift your mood and energy! 2. Connect to your body Create a daily practice of…

The best way to keep our joints happy and healthy is to move them. Motion is Lotion – it’s as simple as that! Sounds so easy, but why don’t most of us do it? Unfortunately, it is counter to our…