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Teacher Feature: Meet Emily!

Meet Emily, one of our teachers at Yoga District. Read about her discovery of yoga, plans to challenge herself, and how she will grow her practice in the coming year. “I encourage students to take what they need and leave the rest for another day.” Check out Emily’s...

Mindful Tips for Dealing with Holiday Stress

Mindful Tips for Dealing with Holiday Stress

  You close your eyes and breathe in the smell of stuffing, mashed potatoes, and freshly baked cookies . For people celebrating during the holiday season it can be a time of mixed emotions. With this in mind, Yoga District has compiled some mindfulness tips for...

Creamy Vegan Herb Mashed Potatoes

  Looking for a dairy-free and vegan alternative for your Thanksgiving table? Try this creamy vegan herb mashed potatoes recipe! Mashed potatoes are such a traditional dish for the holiday and now everyone can enjoy them. POTATOES: To make 8-10 servings, I used a...

Meet Stacey! Teacher Feature

  Meet Stacey, one of our teachers at Yoga District. She finds empowerment through self-love and trying new things in her practice. Learn what four key lessons her yoga practice has taught her about herself and about life. “It's such an amazing feeling to know...

Baked Apple Oat-Granola Bars

  Inhale that that crisp autumn air. It’s apple season! In my house, these thick and chewy baked apple oat-granola bars are hard to keep around. They are loved by everyone with their real apple chunks and fall apple pie flavors!  These apple oat-granola bars are...

Breathing Through it: The Benefits of Breathwork

Breathing Through it: The Benefits of Breathwork

On your mat, you close your eyes taking a deep breath in and out.  If you are familiar with yoga, you have probably heard an instructor guide you to focus on your breathing (1). Breathing seems to be an intricate part of practicing yoga but breathwork can also be...

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If you're new to Yoga District, join our weekly email list below to learn about free yoga classes and events at our Durham studio.

Thanks for being part of the community!