5 Yoga Poses That Are Perfect for Japa Meditation
You’ve got your brightly painted yoga mat, snazzy leggings, tank top with a witty saying, and cucumber lavender water. Your diffuser is pumping out the perfect blend and the Yoga Girl Playlist of the...
View ArticleGiveaway Day 6 – Gaiam Yoga Wheel
This is one trendy prop that is actually super-useful! A yoga wheel is helpful in backbends! Inversions! Pretty much any pose you can think of! The possibilities are endless. We picked this yoga wheel...
View ArticleHow I Taught My First 100 Yoga Classes
I graduated as a yoga teacher in December last year. My teacher had told me that I should have my first yoga class lined up when I got back home, and listening to him (instead of my fears) I contacted...
View ArticleGiveaway Day 7 – Colorado Hemp Honey
This is a big one! Today’s giveaway has one grand prize winner and TWENTY-FIVE small prize winners! Read on for details… When we heard about Colorado Hemp Honey we were like, OMG delicious! Then we...
View ArticleDemystifying Chanting and Sound Therapy
Sound. Have you ever wondered why you can be in a grumpy mood when your favorite song comes on the radio and immediately your mood lifts? Or you’re going about your day feeling fine and a sentimental...
View ArticleBONUS! Day 8 – Brandson Top and Leggings
Okay, so I think we can all agree that yoga pants are the best thing in the whole universe, right? So, there is no convincing needed there. What about if I tell you that these are the best yoga pants?...
View ArticleA Yogi’s Guide to Running
If there’s one thing I can say about myself, it is that I unequivocally dislike running. I do it. I will force myself out of my warm cuddly blankets at the crack of dawn and go outside on a run while...
View ArticleBONUS Giveaway Day 9: Blooming Lotus Jewelry Mantra Bar Necklace
One of the most common questions that pops up in our inbox is: “Where can I get the necklace Erin is wearing in that video?” Here’s your answer, plus a chance to win one and become necklace twins! This...
View Article5 TV Shows to Watch for a Mood Boost
I admit it— I’m a sucker for a good TV show. I kinda feel like we’re in a golden age of television right now, too! There’s so many great series out there that it’s hard to decide which ones are most...
View ArticleBad Yogi City Guide: New York City
New York: The city of dreams, endless possibilities, and no sleep. They say if you can make it here, you can make it anywhere. But what if you’re only here for a few days? Even as a visitor, you can...
View ArticleQ&A: How to become a morning yoga person
Shoutout to all my Bad Yogis in the Bad Yogi Studio and The Perfect Body Yoga Program— this one’s dedicated to you 😉 How great does it sound to wake up feeling rested, inspired to get on your mat to do...
View ArticleWhen “Treat Yo Self” is Too Much
Sometimes I feel this emptiness inside of me. This void that I do not know how to fill. And I go down this lane on instant gratification. I eat unhealthy foods. I watch Netflix. I stay up way too late....
View ArticleFour Ways to Re-Commit to Yoga
I am by far not the first bad yogi to admit it: sometimes, I don’t practice. My morning starts with the good intention of getting up before the crack of dawn and starting my days with a vinyasa flow...
View ArticleDo You Express Yourself with Bumper Stickers?: Thoughts on Expression and...
After a refreshing mind and body experience with yoga, do you ever find yourself in the local coffee shop, sitting at a table, slowly enjoying the seasonal latte? I do. I love sitting there and...
View ArticleHow to Stay Safe In Seated Forward Fold {Paschimottanasana}
Forward folds are one of those poses that you either love or hate. Those that love them tend to be flexible and those that cringe at the thought of them, usually have tight hamstrings and hips. No...
View Article5 Ways to Keep a Meditation Practice During the Holidays
So, you’ve been doing a great job lately, meditating every day. You are proud of yourself. You want to keep going. You have the motivation (most of the time). And then, it’s December! Meaning, in many...
View ArticleWhy I Don’t Want Any Christmas Presents
So, what do you want for Christmas? A new sweater? Some designer vase? New kitchen utensils? Do you want something practical – or something beautiful? Or both? Do you have a wish list you’ve sent out...
View ArticleQ&A: How to set intentions for the Winter Solstice
We’re coming up quick on the New Year and while I’m a big fan of setting intentions and “resolutions,” I wanted to do something different this time. And of course, I thought I’d bring you along with me...
View ArticleBad Yogi City Guide: Indianapolis, Indiana
Despite what you may have heard, there is definitely more than corn in Indiana! A busy, progressive city set inside a traditional midwestern state, Indianapolis is full of culture, diversity, and art....
View ArticleWTF Yoga Podcast Episode 8 – WTF Are Mantras?!
The WTF Yoga Podcast is a project by two seriously bad yogis, Katie & Anna. They’re here to deliver knowledge about yoga and exploration of what it is to be a yogi in our contemporary times. But it...
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