Tag: yoga studio

The Love of a Mother

There is something special about the touch of a mother. It is comforting, reassuring, and healing.

Profound Effects of Being in Your Prime

Some people reach their prime in high school, or so I have heard. That was not true for me. In my mind, I am still striving to achieve the “prime season” of my life.

The Perfect Pickle Palooza 2023

The Pickle Palooza 2023 and the Mansfield Pickle Parade, are a perfect way to spend time a beautiful spring Saturday. It also serves as a reminder of the

The Power of Attention, the last 3 limbs of yoga.

This week we explore the Dharana or concentration, Dhyana or meditation, and Samadhi or pure bliss. The last three limbs of the eight limbs of yoga.

Pura Vida Baby! Living your best life.

Greetings and Salutations from Costa Rica! We just returned from a teaching vacation and we learned all about living Pura Vida or living your best life!

Going Deep with Pratyahara, the 5th Limb of Yoga

This week we move our practice from the outside world to the inside world beneath the surface. Many people practice yoga, often without fully understanding the eight limbs of yoga. Pratyahara, the fifth limb, is an important step in achieving higher consciousness and inner peace. Pratyahara is a Sanskrit word that literally translates to “withdrawal from the senses”. It involves withdrawing your energy from external objects and turning inward to explore your own inner world.

Strike a Yoga Pose. How important are Asanas?

This week we strike a pose at Sunshine. Asana is the third limb of yoga, according to the eight-limbed path outlined in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. This eight-limbed path was designed to help practitioners reach enlightenment through mindful living, self-discipline, and meditation. It is considered the third limb because it follows Yama (ethical restraints) and Niyama […]

Hit Reset!

Guess who’s back at the studio this week? This girl! I am feeling good, and I am ready to hit the reset button on my body and my life. At the end of November, I had a complete hysterectomy, and I have spent the last month healing. Over the next few weeks, I will use the […]