by Blog Team of Yoga District | Mar 9, 2013 | The Blog
Many plants are harvested for their seeds, but turmeric, a sterile plant, can’t be. Instead, it’s roots, or rhizomes, are gathered for all sorts of purposes. First applied as a dye thousands of years ago in India, turmeric soon enough took form as a... by Blog Team of Yoga District | Feb 13, 2013 | The Blog
Like carrots, zucchini is one of those vegetables that crosses over delightfully from dinner plates to desert. Since it goes well into baked goods, here’s a recipe for nutty zucchini cookies. They’re a wholesome, savory treat, and even though vegan and... by Blog Team of Yoga District | Feb 1, 2013 | The Blog
In the midst of winter snowstorms, there’s something satisfying about visiting the Desert Room at the National Botanic Garden. Whereas many of the other chambers throughout the grounds are tropical and humid, the Desert Room’s atmosphere is warm and arid,... by Blog Team of Yoga District | Jan 18, 2013 | The Blog
Name: Hannah Allerdice Hometown: Lawerenceville, Georgia Now Lives In: Trinidad, DC Year of first yoga class: 2000 Yoga Training: 200 & 500 Hour Dharma Life of a Yogi Teacher Training (NYC) Education: University of Georgia, B.A.Political Science, Graduate Work,... by Blog Team of Yoga District | Jan 12, 2013 | The Blog
Like a mountain, it’s important to have a firm base, and prominent peak. Let’s start of with the base and explore weight placement in our feet. Take notice of the three weight-bearing parts of your feet; your heel, the ball of the foot at your big toe,... by Blog Team of Yoga District | Nov 28, 2012 | The Blog
Two serpents intertwining around a staff topped with wings. This imagery comprises the caduceus, an attribute of Hermes, messenger of the Greek gods. Take away the wings and one snake, and you’ve got the Rod of Asclepius, the symbol for the Greek god of...
