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An Introduction to Chakras

An Introduction to Chakras

When you say the word chakra people to most people they either say “Yeah I know what chakras are, don’t they have something to do with yoga” or body language is visible that shows whoever you’re talking to is uncomfortable. I think this makes sense since chakras are a difficult topic to broach in many circles because of the energetic or mysticism that often surrounds them. Nonetheless, they are an important aspect of yogic philosophy and there are definitely some strong links to psychology that only further support their importance. One of which is the high similarity to Abraham Maslow’s hierarchy of human needs…

Using Yoga To Conquer My Fear of Heights

Using Yoga To Conquer My Fear of Heights

Sometimes even when you know the changes coming in your life, you can still be surprised by the magnitude of their effect on you. One such change happened to me during our first few weeks here in Costa Rica. I’ve always known I was afraid of heights, especially when in a car, but I did not realize just how afraid I was until I moved to a country with 67 volcanoes and very little flat land. The drive to our Airbnb was terrifying, and the “driveway”  looked like

Ujjayi Breath (Standard Yoga Breathing)

Ujjayi Breath (Standard Yoga Breathing)

Ujjayi is a Sanskrit word which combines the root ‘uj,’ meaning great or high, with the root ‘jay’ or ‘jii’, which means to conquer. Ujjayi is most often translated as ‘breath of the conqueror’…

Intro to Acro Yoga

Intro to Acro Yoga

A quick intro to acro yoga! Make sure to communicate with your partner when doing acro yoga and be honest with your own capabilities 🙂

Basic Balance Poses

Basic Balance Poses

We cover the basic balance poses in this video. Suitable for those who struggle with balancing or those wishing to brush up on their skills 🙂

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