by YD Blog Team | Feb 28, 2021 | Activism, Black History Month, Black Yogis, Community, Safe Space, The Blog, Yoga for All
The origin of the history of black yogis isn’t a complicated one. Like many yoga practitioners in the U.S., black people turned to yoga to practice physical, emotional, and spiritual self-care. However, in the context of America’s history, the story of black yogis is... 
by YD Blog Team | Dec 22, 2020 | Activism, Environmentalism, Green Living, Mindfulness, The Blog
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... 
by YD Blog Team | Sep 25, 2020 | Activism, Environmentalism, Green Living, Holistic Wellness, The Blog
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... 
by Blog Team of Yoga District | Aug 28, 2020 | Activism, Community, Openness, The Blog, Yoga Ethics
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... 
by Blog Team of Yoga District | Jul 11, 2020 | Activism, Community, Openness, The Blog, Yoga Ethics
Join us over the next few months as we explore the intersection of yoga and activism. How yoga can be used as an agency for social good. The posts in this series will share lesser-known stories about activist and yoga leaders, yoga’s place in transformative movements,... by Blog Team of Yoga District | Jun 9, 2020 | Activism, Community, The Blog
We believe in a world where everyone belongs. That’s why we stand with Black Lives Matter. Read on to learn more about how we’ve support the movement including offering full scholarships to our teacher training program to BLM activists. In honor of the...
