by D'ana Baptiste | Sep 1, 2022 | Yoga Basics
The Path “I can’t be worried about that shit.Life goes on, man.”The Big Lebowski The route through a tiny fishing village on the Bay of Banderas has taught me more about life than any yoga class. The path through town, although literally set in stone, is cobbled... 
by D'ana Baptiste | Aug 25, 2022 | Yoga Basics
The Yamas and Niyamas are the first two limbs of Yoga, as defined and outlined in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. YAMAS The yamas are a list of five things that we can choose not to engage in if we want to reduce suffering. They are standards to live by yes, BUT they are... 
by D'ana Baptiste | Aug 23, 2022 | Mindfulness & Meditation
Breathwork, whether in the form of pranayama or kriya, is the modification of vayu – air -– as it enters and exits the body. This modification acts as a vehicle to presence, both for the therapist and for the client. Therapists are therefore trained to notice and...