Recently my father had a fall in which he wasn’t able to get back up on his feet. We tried our best to help him up but worried we would hurt him more in the process. He is also  a big guy who... [more]

Yoga became an integral part of my daily routine when I was living in Chiapas, Mexico doing field research on indigenous cultural production for my doctoral studies. I found a studio with a wonderful international community where I... [more]

I came to yoga searching for some balance in my life…. I had been in the corporate world 30 years and had pretty much become a workaholic. I had “dabbled” in yoga on and off throughout my 20s... [more]

Yoga has been a staple in Athena Engelman's life for over 30 years. From a young age she was exposed to various styles of yoga and meditation. Her interest, love, and practice of yoga and pilates has evolved... [more]

The first time I saw people doing sun salutations, I thought they were praying with their bodies. That image is tattooed on my mind. I was going through a difficult period and the introduction of yoga helped me... [more]

I took my first yoga class 17 years ago.  I had moved back to the south bay after college and my mom invited me to take a class at the studio she had just discovered.  All it took... [more]

When people ask how long I have practiced yoga, I am always astonished at my response because yoga has literally been through every significant chapter in my life. My practice is like a time capsule when answering this... [more]

Yoga has been the balance in my life since I graduated college at The University of Colorado (a long time ago). At first it was something new and fun. I grew up as a gymnast and a diver... [more]

For starters, a few years ago I never could have imagined I’d be featured in a teacher spotlight by a yoga studio! But I think that’s a good place to begin, because it’s a testament to how positively... [more]

Are you passionate about yoga? Do you want to understand the process of yoga, outstanding benefits, history, and philosophy? One of the most impactful ways of accomplishing all of these goals as well as aligning your mind, body,... [more]

Hi I’m Julie and I’m honored to be the teacher of the month for February.  Yoga changed my life. I spent most of my early years feeling uncomfortable in my skin. Extremely sensitive, anxious and shy. I used... [more]

Gratitude and yoga go hand in hand. The constant tug from our to-do lists and society’s standards can pull you back at times and cause you to forget the blessings you have. Yoga helps us return to ourselves... [more]