Yoga

My Yoga Journey (In Short)

I originally tried yoga as an exercise regimen… My personal journey with yoga started in a superstore when I was 19 years old. I was in college full-time, in an abusive, long-term relationship, and my home life was challenging. I was stressed and directionless. I was not taking care of myself. I had heard so much aboutContinue reading “My Yoga Journey (In Short)”

Autumn: A Time for Gratitude

Wishing you all a Blessed Mabon!!! 🍂🌻🎃 Above is my new seasonal digital collage for my favorite season… It is transformational and spooky and also: my birth season. ♏️ 🍂 The pose I featured is Malasana, or Garland Pose, AKA Yogi Squat. It is a grounding pose, targeting the Root❤️ and Sacral🧡 Chakras. It isContinue reading “Autumn: A Time for Gratitude”

Yoga Props 101: Common Props & Uses

I compiled a list of the most common yoga props. Now, a quick note: You don’t actually need any of these props to practice yoga. (Including mats!) However some, or all, of these props may help you develop a more personalized and enjoyable practice. Props can be used by absolutely everybody, regardless of experience orContinue reading “Yoga Props 101: Common Props & Uses”

Benefits of Yoga: Body, Mind, & Spirit

The word “yoga” is derived from the Sanskrit root “yuj” which means “to yoke” or “to unite.” This refers to the uniting of universal consciousness with that of individual consciousness. Yoga truly is for the body, mind, and spirit. When these are all in harmony, magic happens! It is a common misconception that yoga isContinue reading “Benefits of Yoga: Body, Mind, & Spirit”

Spring: A Time for Growth

💐 Ostara is upon us! Happy Spring Equinox. Our wintry time of rest and introspection has come to an end —for now anyway. 🌳 I chose Tree Pose, or Vrikshasana, to feature in my digital Spring collage (pictured above). Tree Pose is a centering & empowering asana. It will help ground you in preparation forContinue reading “Spring: A Time for Growth”

Winter: A Time of Rest

Ah, Winter… ❄️ Nature’s time of rest in preparation for Spring light. Life, cycled. To perform and create at our best, rest is nonnegotiable. I created a digital collage for Winter, and I chose to include Child’s Pose due to its submissive, calming, relaxing effect. 😌 It’s interesting to me that the New Year isContinue reading “Winter: A Time of Rest”