Q&A: Are westerners appropriating yoga culture?
… and should we feel guilty about it? This is a controversial topic but one that comes up a lot in internet conversations. There’s a school of thought that says Westerners have corrupted the true...
View ArticleHoliday Yoga Therapy
I adore Christmas — it really is my most favorite time of year. It is, however, an incredibly busy time of year, and it’s really easy to feel a little (OK, very) overwhelmed!. This year, I am also...
View Article5 Things I Learned During a Month of Unlimited Yoga
This past summer I purchased a voucher for a month of unlimited yoga from Gilt City. The yoga studio was near my work and it was a great deal: $30 for all the classes you wanted in 30 days. When one...
View ArticleOur People: A Community of Acceptance and Diversity
Us vs. Them? If you don’t want to cause a stir, “…never speak about politics or religion.” So I won’t, at least not directly or for very long. But in this time of political divisiveness, I often...
View ArticlePose With a Purpose: Forward Folds (FREE Class)
How should forward folds feel? Are you doing them right? Should your back be straight?! There’s so many variations of forward folds and it’s easy to get caught going through the motions rather than...
View ArticleYoga for Better Driving
CONFESSION TIME I do not have the best driving record. I never intended to drive carelessly or to break any driving laws however I am always rushing from one place to the next. When I rear ended...
View Article4 Ways to Stay Motivated to Do Yoga In Winter
The moment you open your eyes after a long night’s sleep, push your blanket away and feel that first rush of cold air, getting up to do yoga is probably the last thing on your mind. It feels a lot more...
View ArticleQ&A: Why do you keep sabotaging yourself? + OMG NEWS!!
Do you ever start to see a little progress on your way towards a goal, and then suddenly lose motivation to keep going? Maybe you’ve been doing yoga for a few weeks and as soon as your tummy feels a...
View ArticleThe “I AM” Yoga Challenge Starts 1/2/2017!!!
Are you ready to start the new year off right? Join the 10-Day I Am Yoga Challenge! Unlike a lot of yoga challenges, this one is more than just yoga classes. It focuses on physical, mental and...
View ArticleThe Perfect Yoga Mat for this Holiday Season
This post was created as a group effort by the team at Reviews.com. Enjoy it! The holidays are quickly approaching, and it’s high time to find the perfect gift for your loved ones (bring on the...
View ArticleBad Yogi #nofilter Interview: Katie Ness
Katie Ness is basically a tour de force in the yoga world. And the art world. And the dance world. And the list goes on! She’s been a Bad Yogi Blog contributor for a bit, and because I love her posts,...
View Article15-Minute Forward Fold Yoga Flow (FREE Class)
In this yoga class you’ll get to do all different kinds of yoga forward folds and stretch our your hips, hamstrings, and lower back. It’s one of my favorite sequences because it’s one of those classes...
View ArticleNew Years Intentions
As the champagne pops on New Years Eve and we say goodbye to one year, and welcome in a new one it always feels like the beginning of a new Story, and a time to reflect on how you would like that story...
View ArticleAre you defending your laziness? (Q&A)
Chances are strong that you’ve defended your laziness before. Our egos LIKE to be lazy. They LIKE not having to go outside of their comfort zones and of course, they enjoy avoiding anything they don’t...
View ArticleWinter Herbal Medicines
I stood under a street lamp. High above me, the first stars were winking out playfully. Nothing sounded, nothing stirred, nothing sang. Snowflakes swirled down in a joyful dance glinting like diamond...
View ArticleYou Have Time
“I’m too busy to go to yoga class today.” “When things calm down, I’ll start practicing regularly again.” “I can’t start doing yoga right now. I don’t have time.” Ever caught yourself saying these...
View ArticleBad Yogi Roundup: New Years Resolutions
Happy New Year, yogis! Welcome to 2017! To celebrate, we asked Erin and some of our contributors to share their feelings about New Years resolutions. In typical Bad Yogi fashion, we’ve got lots of...
View ArticleI AM Yoga Challenge Day 1: I am powerful
Repeat after me: I AM POWERFUL Welcome to Day 1 of the I AM Yoga Challenge! I am SO excited to be on this journey with you. I promised that we’d uncover your inner bad*ss and that’s why Day 1 gets...
View Article1-Minute Motivation: The ONE Thing You Need to Do to Succeed in 2017
All of the most successful people in the world share this in common. Before I read this in the Wall Street Journal a few weeks ago, I guessed it was something like, “Wake up at 4AM every day.” Or,...
View ArticleI AM Yoga Challenge Day 2: I am peaceful
Today’s mantra is I am peaceful and our yoga class will truly reinforce that. We’ll start out with a bit of relaxing breath work and then add on some forward folds and easy-going twists. You’re...
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