Yoga and Freedom Yoga has a way of bringing about a sense of freedom. Through our movement and breath we catch glimpses of moksha. (Moksha is the sanskrit word for emancipation, enlightenment, liberation, and release). Although many of these moments ...
Malas and Mantras Malas and mantras are making a fresh new wave in our western yoga culture. We’ve all witnessed celebrities, yoga teachers, local designers and students wearing malas as fashionable necklaces and clothing companies printing mantras on their products, ...
Living the Yamas: As a yoga student (or teacher), common questions that arise are: “How do I bring my yoga practice off the mat? Is there a way for me to check my progress?” In response, we turn to Patanjali, an ...
Mangala Yoga Telluride has officially opened its doors! Mangala Yoga has ties worldwide. Through immersive yoga teacher trainings on Maui in two studios coupled with international retreats, the studio’s community grows wider every year, spreading the gift of yoga asana ...
Shiva is a complex figure in Hindu mythology, with accounts ranging from him being the first enlightened yogi to the god of destruction, transformation, and creation. Maha Shivaratri, or the great night of Shiva, is associated with the anniversary of ...
Our external reality is a reflection of our internal truth. If you want to attract more love in your life, start by cultivating a greater love of yourself. How can you love yourself more deeply? Think about how you express ...
Why is it so hard to keep New Year’s resolutions? Most New Year’s resolutions are destined to fail because they’re rooted in the illusion of present imperfections and a future, idealized version of you. Instead of attempting to overhaul your ...
As the days grow shorter and colder, you may be presented with challenging experiences or unsettling thoughts that help reveal the shadowy aspects of yourself. Instead of attempting to stuff down or flee the uncomfortable feelings that arise in the ...
If you have been on the fence about starting or re-committing to your yoga practice… Or taking your studies of yoga to the next level… There is a recent astrological phenomenon that is urging you to do so…now more than ...
We often talk about the transformative effects of yoga on the body, mind and spirit and how yoga can bring more balance, harmony, strength and flexibility to our body and mind. This can also result in an outer shift in ...
