a real sign of progress is when we no longer punish ourselves for our imperfections – yung pueblo The dream job that went with another candidate. The boss who let you go. The submission after submission that never got published. The rejection letters. The cut from the team. The callback that never happened. The denial […]
One of the many strong, beautiful postures of an intermediate yoga practice is Half Moon Pose, or Ardha Chandrasana in Sanskrit. A balancing act and strengthening combo, Half Moon Pose is a powerful peak pose for classes and can make you feel like queen of the divine feminine energy over which the moon rules. This […]
Imagine waking up to the sound of the surf, greeting the sun and allowing the salty air to splash your face, and stretching out on the lush island grass for your morning Sun Salutations. Next you grab a kale-pineapple smoothie and head to your 10am Vinyasa flow, followed by a creative writing class led by […]
Curious about using breathwork to better your mental health? So were we. To learn more, we teamed up with Salinex and breathwork teacher Erin Ward about the power of this transformational exercise. Read on for some of Erin’s insider tips and exercises. Breathing might be the most underrated form of medicine. It’s accessible, completely free, […]
Staying focused with a quiet mind during a yoga class can, at times, feel more challenging than the postures themselves! Not only is it easy to get lost reviewing your to-do list or wondering if you put enough money in the parking meter, but the brain often likes to throw in some screams to immediately […]
It’s that time of year again, the weather cools down, the leaves change color, and the holiday gathering invites start flooding in. Sounds like fun, right? Well, maybe if it didn’t come with so much holiday stress. For many of us, the holiday season brings on stress and anxiety about all the commitments and to-do […]
Everyone, everywhere talks about doing yoga early in the morning. “Get up earlier and start with the sunrise.” “Boost your productivity!” “Set the tone for your day!” How many times have we all heard this? And while it IS true that a morning practice can be an invigorating and inspiring way to start the day, […]
Living in this fast-paced, modern world, chances are, you know very well what it feels like to be overwhelmed, stressed and anxious. But you are not alone. A recent study showed that half of the working population has experienced some kind of stress this year and 10% feel depressed and anxious. If you are looking […]
Who the heck has time to meditate? With an endless to-do list, constant distractions, and the societal pressure to worship at the altar of busy, we’re lucky to make it to the end of the day with our sanity intact. By now, we’ve all heard about the many benefits of adding meditation and mindfulness to […]
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