One very powerful aspect of yoga is the study of the five winds, or prana vayus. We’ve talked in-depth on the vayus before, and today we’ll dive into Samana Vayu. The vayus are a lesser-known energetic element of yoga. Whether you’re a teacher or...
If you’ve been practicing yoga for a while you’ve likely heard the word Prana before. It’s an important Sanskrit term that translates to “life force.” But just like the rest of yoga practice, this is only the tip of the iceberg. As you...
Our yoga practice is meant for more than fancy poses. When approached holistically, it can help you feel confident, centered and purposeful. To get to that place, we need to focus more fully on the energetic side of yoga. This is where the study of Prana Vayus, and...
One of my favorite teachers once told me that becoming an accomplished student is about knowing, without a doubt, what you don’t know. This is a hot tip (you’re welcome!) for studying “next level” yoga philosophy. And you’re in luck! That’s just what’s on the...
Have you ever felt that when things in life are going well for you, they go, like, really well? You may start with a delish, healthy breakfast, enjoy an uplifting yoga practice, be inspired to create something, and make a great decision at work, all in the same day?...
If you’ve ever done a Yoga Teacher Training or are looking to do one, you’ve most likely heard about the Yoga Sutras by Patanjali as part of the teacher training. Hey, maybe you’ve even heard me mention them once or twice in past posts! (I talk about them a...
