Beyond The Mat

Are you struggling to figure out what to give that friend or family member who loves going to yoga classes?  Whether they are an occasional yoga visitor or a hardcore...

It’s that time of year again!   Between juggling endless to-do lists, decorating, hosting gatherings, family, events, and your job, it can definitely be overwhelming. That’s why it’s so important...

Because they are only a fraction of the size of standard yoga mats, YogaPaws are the ideal travel exercise equipment. They fit easily into a suitcase, and you can enjoy...

Animals, especially the ones we're used to spending time with, from tiny kittens to majestic horses, are a powerful tool for keeping us stressed-out bipeds together.   Both science and...

Yoga is balance. It works at creating balance not only in your body but also in your mind to get you back to being who you really are.  So for...

You are responsible for your own actions and you can’t blame someone else.  If someone hurts or attacks you and you become angry – you are choosing anger.  If you...

Backbending poses are powerful reminders that you have to open your heart to be fearless.  So why are these asanas so scary for so many yoga practitioners?   Acknowledging that...

Finding stillness is a major draw for many people who practice yoga.   But, as with all things relating to yoga, there is also another side to consider.  The classically...

You know that your yoga practice is good for your whole body — head to toe.  That’s especially true for areas of the body that are easy to neglect off...

The aim of yoga is Moksha, or, liberation.  The path toward that kind of blissful detachment is hard, and traveling it is often a profound experience.  But, as the first yogis...

As the world wakes up to life and color, spring offers a great opportunity to feel freer and more open in your body. It feels natural to want to put...

Every time you come to the mat, you have the opportunity to play.  Think of your body as a tool kit.  Explore it.  Take out each layer and look around...