by YD Blog Team | Sep 19, 2024 | Community, Health, Holistic Wellness, Meditation, Mindfulness, Openness, Self-Care, The Blog, Yoga Classes, Yoga for All, Yoga Practice
Laughter is the best medicine, and for cancer patients, that’s not just a saying—there’s some science to back it up. Laughter yoga, a practice combining deep breathing with intentional laughter, has been shown to help cancer patients in profound ways. For many... 
by YD Blog Team | May 6, 2024 | Community, Health, Holistic Wellness, Meditation, Mindfulness, Openness, Relaxation, Self-Care, The Blog, Yoga Classes, Yoga for All, Yoga Practice
If you experience arthritic aches and pains, you know that joint health is important to one’s quality of life. Studies have shown that Iyengar Yoga, which focuses on alignment, sequencing and timing to build strength and flexibility, can be an effective... 
by YD Blog Team | Sep 10, 2021 | Teacher Feature, The Blog, Yoga Classes, Yoga District Community, Yoga Teacher
Meet Mana, beloved Yoga District teacher and a valued member of our community. Mana was recently nominated in Washington City Paper’s “Best Of” for Best Yoga Instructor in the greater DC area. Learn how Mana discovered yoga on a trip through Southeast Asia, and how... 
by YD Blog Team | Aug 26, 2021 | Community, The Blog, Training, Yoga Classes, Yoga District Community, Yoga Poses, Yoga Teacher
I used to think of teaching yoga mainly in terms of sequencing together poses. But during my teacher training, I’ve come to appreciate that there’s other parts that are equally as important. A large part of my shift in perspective is driven by being able to practice... by YD Blog Team | Aug 19, 2021 | Community, Holistic Wellness, Mindfulness, Self-Care, Teacher Feature, The Blog, Yoga Classes, Yoga District Community, Yoga Teacher
Meet Andrea B., one of our senior teachers at Yoga District! Learn about her journey with yoga and meditation. Throughout her practice she always allows herself to begin anew. Learning How to Begin Again When I’ve strayed from my deepest aspirations, there are... 
by YD Blog Team | Aug 5, 2021 | Community, Training, Yoga Classes, Yoga District Community, Yoga Poses, Yoga Teacher
In this blog post, Aaron shares his experiences being a part of a Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) community. Learn about how YTT teachers foster a sense of community during training and encourage their trainees to build communities through their own practices. Building...
