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 YD Blog Team | Jul 31, 2020 | Community, Environmentalism, Green Living, Holistic Wellness, Mindfulness, Openness, Self-Care, The Blog
Next in our Cut Your Carbon Footprint series, we explore many ways to live a more sustainable life through our food habits. Read on for guidance on how to minimize your carbon footprint and potentially improve your health. We’ll introduce methods such as:... 
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 | May 29, 2020 | Holistic Wellness, Meditation, Mindfulness, Openness, Relaxation, Self-Care, The Blog
Learn about meditation’s benefits and easy ways to start a practice during quarantine! Meditation is a healthy and beneficial habit accessible to almost anyone. It is prevalent across yoga studios, many workplaces, and all kinds of lifestyles. There are... by YD Blog Team | Mar 2, 2020 | Community, Holistic Wellness, Openness, Safe Space, The Blog, Yoga Classes, Yoga District Community
You enter a studio, take off your shoes, and step onto your mat. With a deep inhale and relaxing exhale, you begin your yoga class. Have you ever wondered why it’s customary to practice yoga barefoot? Or the reason you remove your shoes when entering a yoga studio? ... 
by YD Blog Team | Oct 15, 2019 | Holistic Wellness, Mindfulness, Openness, Self-Care, The Blog
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...
