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6 Types Of Yoga
Ever look into taking a yoga class and feel a little confused when you see all the different types of yoga out there? Yeah, I was too. There are so many! I haven’t done them all (I’ll ...
What Jesus & Yoga Would Have To Say
I love Upward-Facing Dog Pose. Like most heart opening poses, it’s symbolic. While you’re physically opening your heart and releasing tension, it’s also an opportunity to ...
My 10 Favorite Yoga Quotes
Words hold the powerful ability to influence the mind and soul. Here are some of my favorite yoga quotes that serve as encouragement throughout my yoga practice both on and off my mat. ...
Top Ten Yoga Songs: December
As 2016 comes to a wrap, I’m needing a little extra motivation to push through final exams. This yoga playlist is more upbeat to keep the energy flowing during this busy time of year. Here ...
Vulnerability
During March of my senior year of high school I watched one of the most viewed TED Talks of all time given by Brené Brown, The Power of Vulnerability. I remember her words having a huge impact ...
Contentment In The Chaos
As I often mention, yoga is more than just a physical practice; it is a mental practice too. One principle in the yogic path is Santosha, which translates to our concept of contentment. The ...
Top Ten Yoga Songs: November
Music (in addition lavender oil) is the cherry on top of a yoga class. Every once in awhile (or every day tbh) I take a break to listen to new music and create playlists that align with the style ...
Compassion
Something I notice as I continue to surround myself by the yoga community is an unwavering presence of compassion. A few days ago I got coffee with another yoga instructor, and I asked him about ...
Top Ten Yoga Songs: October
I’ve recently been putting a handful of select songs on repeat when I play music from Bella Sol Yoga’s Spotify account. These songs are calming and restful, and are intended for a ...
How Yoga Benefits Athletes
Yoga has the potential to help every athlete strengthen his or her athletic performance, regardless of the sport. I can relate to athletes that may find yoga unnecessary because I felt ...
Top Ten Yoga Songs: September
September’s playlist is noticeably different from August’s. These songs are more upbeat and carefully selected for a faster paced yoga class such as power or vinyasa yoga. You can ...
Benefits of Partner Yoga
Something I am looking forward to this semester is teaching partner yoga classes. I instructed a partner yoga class earlier this year, and it was a different experience from the normal yoga ...
Mindfulness
Mindfulness is a hot topic nowadays. In fact, a couple people recently asked me about the basics of mindfulness. I think it is one of the most important tools I use in my daily life, and ...
Top Ten Yoga Songs: August
After a week at the beach it is safe to say I did a fair amount of yoga and listened to the majority of my yoga playlists. Here are my top ten favorite songs on my yoga playlist for August: ...
The Power of Stillness
This month I pressed pause on my chaotic life and ventured 1,700 miles away from home to complete my yoga certification in Fort Collins, Colorado. However, I left Colorado with more than just a ...