Top 10 Benefits of Yoga

By Jen Doyle Yoga is the suppression of the activities of the mind” - Yoga Sutras of Patanjali, c. 4th century CE. Yoga is a mental and physical practice of exercises, poses, and meditation techniques that originated in ancient India…

3 Mantras to Build Your Self-Love

You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe deserve your love and affection.” Buddha. Self-love. We all need more of it. The teachings of yoga are big on self-love because of one spiritual truth: you cannot fully love others until you fully…

4 Easy Steps to Help You Get Back Into a Workout Routine

By Dr. Natasa Brasik Some things are easier said than done, especially if your fitness routine falls by the wayside. If you haven’t worked out for a while, here are some useful tips and tricks to help you get back…

Why Compassion in Community is Important

By Silvia Mordini  "If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion." Dalai Lama I’ve practiced yoga for over 15 years. I’ve taught more than 12,000 hours and since my very first teacher…

Happiness is Contagious

Guest post by Silvia Mordini In 1948, scientists and doctors began the most comprehensive study on heart disease ever conducted. Over 60 years later, the Framingham Heart Study still continues. Because the study involves so many people and spans such…

Stop Settling: Uplevel Your Intentions

Guest post by Silvia Mordini The quality of our intentions influences the quality of our lives. Successful business people, athletes and artists all sing a similar song when it comes to setting your intentions high. Yoga helps in this way…