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Conscious Consumption + Holiday Gift Guide
Be a conscious consumer! With the holiday season underway, many of us are stocking up on gifts and increasing our consumption. Find out how to shrink the ecological footprint of your purchases by shopping sustainably, and read on for a sustainable gift guide for the...
Yogi Spotlight: Meet Johannah!
Meet Johanna, one of our beloved teacher training graduates! Read on to hear Johanna's story of compassion and healing through yoga. As Little As Possible “As little as possible,” he said to me when I asked what I should do. I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. Is...
Squash and Spice
It’s officially squash season, so time to enjoy: acorn, butternut, spaghetti, and pumpkin. Try all your fall favorites. Starting with our spicy squash soup. Welcome autumn with this great vegan, gluten and dairy free soup! Eating Sustainable and Local Squash is a...
Get Creative with Upcycling
We all know about recycling, but what about upcycling? Recycling can be an effective way to reduce waste, but the final recycled product is often of lower quality than the original material. Upcycling is the act of creating something of value out of something that...
Yamas & Niyamas: Yoga and Activism
The ethical foundation of yoga bursts with inspiration and guidance beyond a quote or shared moment of intention in class. Yoga’s ethical system draws on the yamas and niyamas. They are a set of principles outlined in The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. They are considered...
A Guide to Recycling in Washington, DC
Reduce, reuse, recycle, as the saying goes. Recycling is often the first thing that comes to mind when people think about doing their part to be green. However, different localities have different rules for recycling. Too often, the things we hope we’re recycling end...
