10 Mental Health Habits to Try This 2019

Let That $hit Go!

For those of you that know me, ya’ll know I don’t cuss on the regular. After all, my father always told his girls (there are 4 of us) that his girls were, “too smart and too pretty” to say words like that. Instead, he offered the suggestion of telling someone to go eat Bovine Excrement […]

Does CBD Oil Have Side Effects

Does CBD Oil Have Side Effects? This article first appeared on MadeByHemp. CBD, or cannabidiol, is a prevalent chemical compound found in the cannabis plant. It can be legally derived from industrial hemp in the form of an oil. As CBD continues to grow in popularity, you may be interested in trying it for yourself. […]

What is the Difference Between Therapeutic Yoga and Yoga Therapy?

Therapeutic Yoga and Yoga Therapy by Nora Sundari Benian People ask ‘what is the difference between Therapeutic yoga and Yoga therapy?’ All forms of yoga are considered therapeutic for the body, mind and especially the soul. The practice of asana/poses offers an opportunity to shift our focus inward for a while. With the demands we […]

Yoga and Pregnancy: the Pros and Cons

This is the first part of a mini series of posts on Yoga and Pregnancy. Far be it from me to tell any woman, mama or mama to be what to do. Oh heck no. I know how incredibly difficult it is to house a tiny human –the fear, the anxiety, the nausea–pregnancy is no […]

I Choose Love. I Think You Do Too.

I had to take my dog to the groomer the other day. This is the same groomer I’ve had since my late dog, Belleza, was a puppy (so we’re talking like 17 years people). A good groomer, like a good hair stylist, is hard to find, so yes, I’m proud to say I have developed […]

Everyday Yoga Miracles: Dr. Ginetta Bernard

As a part of an ongoing series of posts, I want to share real world examples of the downright miraculous results of a regular yoga practice. My hope is that these stories will inspire you and encourage you to continue to practice. Even if you only get to practice 5 minutes today, or maybe you […]

Yoga Should Feel Good

Recently, at a training with my teacher, Manju Jois, someone asked a question about an assist in Padagustasana (this is a forward fold) and its impact or danger to the hamstrings. Manju said something that was very profound, and something that–as Americans, I think we tend to have a hard time grasping. Basically, Manju said […]

Everyday Yoga Miracles: Erik Marrero

Several years ago–It was either 2011 or 2012, I was attending a workshop with my teacher, Manju Jois, at my late teacher’s beautiful farm in Bucks County, Pa. Since these workshops bring people from all over the world –seriously– we were in a room of 10-15 people, all with amazing stories of how yoga changed […]

Becoming an Authorized Ashtanga Yoga Teacher

I have been practicing with my teacher, Manju Jois, the oldest son of Pattahbi Jois, for between 8-9 years (I can’t remember to be honest) every single time he was on the East Coast with only a handful of exceptions due to baby births and their subsequent care. I was 8 months along when I […]