New Class: Gentle Chair/Mat Online with Jen

This inclusive 60-minute Integral Yoga class offers something for students at all levels—and beginners are always welcome! Do you long for calm and stillness throughout the day? Do health or mobility issues get in the way of your yoga practice? Are you an experienced…

From Fear to Freedom: How Yoga and Chanting Transformed My Life

I had been taking yoga classes regularly at a local studio 5–6 days a week since 2011, enjoying different classes—Gentle, Intermediate, and Restorative. I always gravitated toward one teacher in particular, as she included meditation and breathing techniques, which…

Who Are You? And Who Are You Being? Svadhyaya – “Self-Study”

“The light is within. It is already there. Take your time to see it.” -Swami Satchidananda Who am I really? And Who am I being? Are two queries and discoveries to be made while in the throes of Svadhyaya, Yoga’s fourth ethical practice and Sanskrit word for…

Learning to Work Through Life’s Challenges: Tapas (Self-Discipline)

“God knows your breaking point. You Simply Don’t Know Your Own Strength.” -Swami Satchidananda How many times have you been a safe container for those you care about? What did it look like? What did it feel like? Challenging oneself to be disciplined or to attain a…

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