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Cultivating Deeper Appreciation for All We Have: Yoga on and off the Mat

Cultivating Deeper Appreciation for All We Have: Yoga on and off the Mat

Posted by Sophie Herbert

In the eight limb path of the great Indian sage Patanjali’s Ashtanga yoga, there are five yamas, or self-disciplines. One of …

When the Sun Sets Sooner: Yoga on the Mat

When the Sun Sets Sooner: Yoga on the Mat

Posted by Sophie Herbert

Unless you’re in Arizona, the bittersweet end of daylight saving has passed. While that extra hour of sleep or reading …

The Secret Ingredient…Yoga on and off the Mat

The Secret Ingredient…Yoga on and off the Mat

Posted by Sophie Herbert

“Work is love made visible. And if you cannot work with love but only with distaste, it is better that you …

What Are Your Fears...in Yoga? Yoga on the Mat

What Are Your Fears...in Yoga? Yoga on the Mat

Posted by Sophie Herbert

I’m in the midst of writing an article about yoga for full-figured practitioners for Yoga City NYC (www.yogacitynyc.com/home.php). It’s an …

Don't Kick up -- Lift up into Forearm Stand: Yoga on the Mat

Don't Kick up -- Lift up into Forearm Stand: Yoga on the Mat

Posted by Sophie Herbert

If you are already established with using momentum to kick up into pincha mayurasana, or forearm stand, here’s how to …

Listen to Yourself: Yoga off the Mat

Listen to Yourself: Yoga off the Mat

Posted by Sophie Herbert

I am a firm believer that being a good listener is a skill that’s developed over time through self-observation and …