yoga

With the exception of a few subcultures, the western way slants heavily toward what the eastern yogic traditions would label gross (or physical) level awareness. From the time we’re born, we are educated ... Continue Reading

Will the real yoga please stand up? This is a question many are asking today as yoga continues to expand as a commercial venture in the United States. According to statistics, $10.3 billion was spent on ... Continue Reading

“You can lead a person to a yoga mat, but you cannot make them breathe.” This saying, based on the proverb about horses and water, was written by me and evolved out of one thing I never anticipated I would ... Continue Reading

There’s a picture circulating around the Internet that shows an iceberg, both the exposed and submerged parts. As you might already know, the majority of the iceberg is below the surface, thus the old ... Continue Reading

B.K.S. Iyengar is credited with bringing the practice of hatha yoga to the Western World. Born Bellur Krishnamachar Sundararaja Iyengar on December 14, 1918, he passed away (or left his body, as they say ... Continue Reading

Whether you're a runner, a martial artist, or a strength athlete, a little yoga goes a long way. Yoga complements any training program and helps athletes build both physical and mental stamina. ... Continue Reading

To be honest I don't even like using the term "real yogi." Who am I to determine who and what a real yogi is. I'm using it as a counter to the all-too-prevalent idea that a so-called real yogi doesn't need ... Continue Reading

Whether we’re choking on words or choking on breath, our throat gives us immediate feedback as to our emotional state. More often than not, we harness our emotions, restrain our will, and choke back ... Continue Reading

2 Causes of Hip Pain and How to Treat Them: Sciatica and Piriformis Syndrome Sciatica and piriformis syndrome are two conditions often presenting with similar symptoms. Here is a guide to the difference ... Continue Reading

On our journey through the five layers of the self, we have arrived at the mental body, known as manomaya kosha. The mental body lies under the energetic body, which in turn lies under the physical body. ... Continue Reading

I love learning about and working with my body in magical, mysterious ways. Ways that I cannot logically explain. Sometimes I stumble to explain what I connect with and feel. Sometimes messages come across ... Continue Reading

Last week, we focused on reviewing the five-body approach to personal well-being. Hopefully, you discovered where you are already dedicating energy and where you need to spend more time, energy, and effort ... Continue Reading

Have you ever met someone who goes to the gym every day, makes great strides in physical health, gets strong and conditioned, but has low energy? Or who isn't happy on the inside? Have you ... Continue Reading

After hearing about chakras (pronounce the “ch” as you do in chance) for my entire professional Forrest Yoga study, I’ve come to realize this topic is often misunderstood. In an attempt to provide ... Continue Reading

If I could do only one pose for the rest of my life it would be this core twist - jathara parivartanasana. This amazing shape covers everything in one pose - the inner thighs, the shoulder girdle, the ... Continue Reading

Being your truest self means to shy away from distractions. Instead, turn toward tending to the heart of who you are. Don’t allow your past to define you, be defined by how you rise above, learn, and grow ... Continue Reading

This hip-opener flow is absolutely one of my favorite sequences. It releases tension in the hip flexors, outer hips, and glutes, and is great for everyBODY. People who sit a lot or have been in a long car ... Continue Reading

For the last couple weeks, I’ve had the honor of teaching the U.S. women’s soccer team during their training camp. It is the third year I’ve worked with them, and what amazes me is how similar all athletes ... Continue Reading

I'm currently training for a half-marathon, and I'm grateful to have a yoga practice to mend my body after my long runs. Each Saturday is my distance run, and each Sunday I feel like there's no way I'll be ... Continue Reading

Ask Willow YOUR questions! Our resident yoga expert, Willow Ryan, is here to give you guidance on yoga, meditation, self-development, and the mind-body connection. Email your question for her to ... Continue Reading

Over the past few weeks, my Facebook wall has lit up with criticism over lululemon athletica's founder Chip Wilson's comments about the company's trademark luon pants not being suitable for every size and ... Continue Reading