by Kelsie Leonhardt | Sep 21, 2022 | Neuroscience of Yoga
If you struggle with depression persistently, episodically, or seasonally, you are not alone. It is the leading cause of disability worldwide for teens and adults. Yoga may help ease symptoms that keep the mind feeling foggy. The cause of depression is multifaceted....
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...
by Hümeyra Cengiz | Aug 11, 2022 | Yoga Basics
“What we call “I” is just a swinging door which moves when we inhale and when we exhale.” Shunryu Suzuki This quote, from the book Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind, is one of the most influential quotes I’ve read. Buddhist texts used to be confusing...
by Hümeyra Cengiz | Aug 4, 2022 | Yoga Basics
Are you a beginner who wants to practice yoga but don’t know where to start? Are you short on time for going to a studio or a bit shy to show up? Today it’s possible – even easy – to start your yoga practice at home. While you can practice at home, my...