by YD Blog Team | Dec 6, 2022 | Holistic Wellness, Mindfulness, Self-Care, The Blog
During winter holidays, yoga is a great way to destress. Even if you’re traveling or short on time, you can easily integrate some sun salutations and cat-cows into your morning routine. A tiny bit goes a long way! Just show up–you can even think of it as a... 
by YD Blog Team | Feb 28, 2022 | Black Yogis, Community, Openness, Safe Space, Self-Care, The Blog, Yoga for All
Yogi and Yoga District volunteer at H Street Mari W. shares her insights on Yolk by Jessamyn Stanley, queer Black author, advocate, entrepreneur, and podcast host. Mari explains that Jessamyn’s honest and self reflective essays of her own yoga journey are... 
by YD Blog Team | Feb 17, 2022 | Community, Openness, Safe Space, Self-Care, The Blog, Yoga District Community, Yoga for All
We owe it to all to co-create more inclusivity in yoga. In their blog post on the need for intentional inclusivity in yoga, Alexis T. writes about the cost barrier. According to the American Negotiation Institute, the two greatest concerns are lack of representation... 
by YD Blog Team | Dec 20, 2021 | Safe Space, Self-Care, The Blog, Yoga District Community, Yoga for All, Yoga Teacher
Katya taught yoga in Austin for years before moving to DC in Fall 2021. Her classes are incredibly engaging, adaptable, and unique, just as her incredibly relevant wisdom runs deep. Read on to learn why Katya feels “How we move in yoga is not a reflection of our... 
by YD Blog Team | Dec 8, 2021 | Community, Conscious Eating, Environmentalism, Green Living, Holistic Wellness, Self-Care, The Blog
What does it means to know where our food comes from. In this post we explore the benefits of food sourcing as it relates to choosing locally-grown foods, and consider the nutritional, economic, and environmental impact of knowing our food sources. In autumn we may... 
by YD Blog Team | Nov 16, 2021 | Gluten Free, Holistic Wellness, Recipes, Self-Care, Soup, The Blog, Vegan
Who doesn’t love a toasty fall soup? This simple vegan butternut squash soup is elevated by carrots and roasted garlic. Warm-up while boosting your immune system with an added serving of health thanks to turmeric and fresh ginger root! Plus, these two spices have...
