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Celebrating Black Yogis: Meet Allison
One of the ways we celebrate Black History Month is by sharing stories about Black yogis in the community. Not only does this help you get to know a fellow yogi better, but it can also help disrupt a certain American image of who yoga is for. Yoga is for everybody,...
PATHS OF NONVIOLENT LIVING
Ahimsa (nonviolence) is central to the many teachings of Martin Luther King Jr (MLK), yoga philosophy, and nonviolent communication (NVC). “Nonviolence means avoiding not only external physical violence but also internal violence...
MLK Day and Yoga Service
Yoga philosophy teaches that it's an essential aspect of the practice to serve others. So it's natural for dedicated practitioners to celebrate MLK Day with continued acts of service. Check out some inspiring quotes on service from Martin Luther King Jr and yoga guru...
Sleep Hygiene and Mindful Eating
It's a beautiful time of year to develop a self care routine. Our detailed tips and guides can help you create beneficial habits that bring a bit more mindfulness and health into your life. A great place to start is with your sleep hygiene and conscious eating...
Combating Stress
Holidays, vacations, life transitions, daily life - whatever is going on, there's bound to be some stress. That's not necessarily a bad thing. A little stress can help you devote attention and time to a situation, helping you find solutions and overcome obstacles. But...
TEACHER FEATURE: MEET Nicole
Meet beloved Yoga District teacher Nicole S. She has been teaching yoga for seven years and her experience really shines through in her classes. To help her students be their best she offers tailored options, meditative cuing, and facilitates a grounding atmosphere....
