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Silent Yoga Retreats: What They Are and Who They're For — article
Yoga Retreats Silent Yoga Retreats: What They Are and Who They're For
You've heard the phrase "silent retreat" and felt equal parts curious and nervous. No talking for days? Just you, your breath, and your thou...
Maya IyerMay 2, 20265 min read
Spinal Bend Pose with Legs to the Left (Jathara Parivartanāsana (spinal bend, legs left)) — article
Body, Mobility & Posture Spinal Bend Pose with Legs to the Left (Jathara Parivartanāsana (spinal bend, legs left))
A gentle supine spinal twist dropping both knees left to rotate the full spine - ideal at the close of any practice.
Hannah ColeMay 1, 20264 min read
How to Choose the Right Yoga Retreat: A Complete Guide — article
Yoga Retreats How to Choose the Right Yoga Retreat: A Complete Guide
You've been dreaming about it - a few days (or a few weeks) away from your routine, your inbox, and the relentless pace of everyday life. A...
Maya IyerMay 1, 20265 min read
Sitting Right Twist (Ardha Matsyendrāsana (right side)) — article
Body, Mobility & Posture Sitting Right Twist (Ardha Matsyendrāsana (right side))
Sitting Right Twist (Ardha Matsyendrāsana) rotates the thoracic spine to the right, stretches the outer left hip, and builds spinal mobility...
Hannah ColeMay 1, 20264 min read
Mindfulness vs. Meditation: The Difference, and Why It Matters — article
Mindfulness & Meditation Mindfulness vs. Meditation: The Difference, and Why It Matters
A lot of people use the words mindfulness and meditation like they mean the same thing. They don't mean the same thing. This article explain...
Devon BrooksApril 30, 20265 min read
Sitting Left Twist (Ardha Matsyendrāsana (left side)) — article
Body, Mobility & Posture Sitting Left Twist (Ardha Matsyendrāsana (left side))
Ardha Matsyendrāsana (left side) rotates the torso to the left, stretching the outer hip and mobilizing the thoracic spine. A grounding pose...
Hannah ColeApril 30, 20265 min read
Simple Peacock Pose (Mayūrāsana (simple variation)) — article
Body, Mobility & Posture Simple Peacock Pose (Mayūrāsana (simple variation))
Simple Peacock Pose (Mayūrāsana) is a forearm arm balance using the elbows as a fulcrum to lift the body into a full horizontal line.
Hannah ColeApril 29, 20264 min read
Body Scan Meditation: A Beginner's Step-by-Step Script (and an Honest Look at What It Does) — article
Mindfulness & Meditation Body Scan Meditation: A Beginner's Step-by-Step Script (and an Honest Look at What It Does)
A lot of people want to try meditation but don't know where to begin. Body scan meditation is one of the easier ways to start because you ju...
Devon BrooksApril 28, 20265 min read
Side Plank Pose with Right Leg Up (Vasiṣṭhāsana (right leg up)) — article
Body, Mobility & Posture Side Plank Pose with Right Leg Up (Vasiṣṭhāsana (right leg up))
Side Plank with the Right Leg Up (Vasiṣṭhāsana) builds left-side lateral strength and shoulder stability while training active hamstring fle...
Hannah ColeApril 28, 20265 min read
Side Plank Pose with Right Hand Grab (Vasiṣṭhāsana (right hand grab)) — article
Body, Mobility & Posture Side Plank Pose with Right Hand Grab (Vasiṣṭhāsana (right hand grab))
Side Plank on the right hand with a top-foot grab - a lateral arm balance that challenges the obliques, shoulder stability, and hamstring fl...
Hannah ColeApril 27, 20264 min read