3 Ways I Deal With Different Types of Holiday Stress (Q&A)
The most stressful part about the holidays varies a little between each of us. Some of us dread the awkward conversations that are bound to come up after too many glasses of cider. Others would rather...
View ArticleHow to Find More Time for Yoga with Just Five Seconds
I am a yoga lover. I can confidently say that yoga saved my life. That yoga changed my life for the better. I can seriously relate every part of the life I love to yoga. I thank yoga for every little...
View ArticleTame Your Cat and Cow with Proper Alignment!
Cat-cow is a go-to flow for most yogis and non-yogis alike. It’s pretty easy on everybody and feels amazing! Even for those who have common injuries or sensitivities, like wrist or knee issues, there...
View ArticleWhat Becoming a Kids Yoga Teacher Taught Me About Self-Care
When I first started practicing yoga a decade ago, I was looking for an activity that would give me a reprieve from my busy, chaotic life. Yoga was going to help me feel more balanced, less anxious,...
View Article5 Ways to Make Healthy Habits a Breeze
I’m just going to put it straight out there: Motivation is hard. Whether it’s to finish that project, have a spring clean, or book that appointment you’ve been meaning to get around to for weeks (just...
View Article5 Yoga Alignment Myths to Let Go of
Yoga is all about letting go of judgment and competition and the never-ending quest for perfection, right? Yet every time I walk in to teach a class (or, let’s be real, attend one), those ideas come...
View ArticleBad Yogi City Guide: Porto, Portugal
Smaller and cuter than its big sister Lisbon, Porto gently emerges and has a lot to offer in terms of culture, leisure and gastronomy with its historic center designated as a UNESCO World Heritage...
View ArticleHow to banish food guilt around the holidays (Q&A)
Feeling a little guilty about what we eat is normal in that we all experience it. But when it starts to interfere with your enjoyment of a celebration or when you get obsessive, you need to shift your...
View ArticleHow to Prioritize Like a Yogi
I have luckily created a life where I have control over my own time. I am a student and a freelance worker. I can mostly decide what I choose to do with my time. I therefore have the gift (and curse)...
View ArticleThe 7 Stages of Going Fully Vegan
You can’t become a full-time vegan overnight. Or, you can, but all you will do is tell all your friends and later sneak a piece of cheese (goat cheese amiright?!) It took me a long time to become...
View Article2017 Bad Yogi Holiday Gift Guide!
Every year there’s a few things that really stand out in my mind as things I’ve loved, would love to try, or would make fantastic gifts for that one person in my life who loves something like...
View ArticleRecipe: One Sheet Roasted Chicken, Pumpkin, and Brussel Sprouts
If you love autumn and easy dinners, then there’s no way you won’t adore this recipe. It’s one of my personal favourites. Why? The ingredients are interchangeable, and the strategy can be adapted for...
View ArticleGiveaway Day 1: Tiny Devotions
I ’m a closet hippie. I’m not vegan, but I LOVE trying new vegan food alternatives. I’m not big into juicing, but LOVE a good shot of turmeric, ginger, and garlic. I’m not a mala wearer, but the...
View ArticleYoga on a Stand-Up Paddleboard? “SUP” with that?
Both yoga and stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) are quite popular where I live (Southern California). Recently, I found a place where I could do both … at the same time! Had I been aware of Floating Yogis...
View ArticleGiveaway Day 2: Schmidt’s Deodorant
Deodorant sounds like a weird thing to give away, but honestly, this stuff deserves a post of its own! It’s THAT good. I’m trying to clean up my toiletries and makeup, and a couple years ago when I...
View ArticleGiveaway Day 3: Bad Yogi Tank & 1-Month of Bad Yogi Studio
You knew I wouldn’t let you have an entire week of giveaways without hooking you up with some Bad Yogi swag, right? 😉 We’re giving away one Bad Yogi Muscle tank AND an entire month of unlimited access...
View ArticleWhy Being a Student Makes you a Better Teacher
I went to a yoga class today!!! I am so proud, I feel amazing, I am so energized, so fulfilled and so happy! No shit, Sherlock! Yoga makes you feel good? Well, the thing is that I am a yoga teacher....
View ArticleGiveaway Day 4: 3 Pairs of Guely Ray Leggings
The first thing you’ll notice about Guely Ray‘s leggings is that they’re gorgeous. And that’s no accident: they’re designed by Paola Bertoncini, a chic Italian fashion designer with tons of experience...
View ArticleShould you get sober for December? (Q&A)
Something interesting has been happening to me for the past few months. Every time I have more than one glass of wine or other alcoholic beverage, I feel worse than garbage for 24 hours after. I’ll...
View ArticleGiveaway Day 5: Liforme Yoga Mat
“What’s the best yoga mat?” is a question we run across in the Bad Yogi community, no joke, probably every day. And every time that question comes up, Liforme is one of the most popular answers. This...
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