I want to dispel a myth. I want to dispel the idea that yoga 'should' be relaxing. That we 'should' feel calm and peaceful when we practice. Do we have beliefs around what we think a yogi is and feel we need to live up to this ideal? Of course all yogi's are calm and Zen like aren't they? From the outside it may appear that we are Zen like but on the inside it's very often another matter! Just as strong physical sensations like pressure, squeezing, muscles tightening or releasing, can...

Lets explore how yoga and meditation can help you or your loved ones cope better with anxiety, reduce stress, improve mental health, and find lasting calm. In this blog we will touch on some simple practices that may be helpful. First of all I just want to share that I have seen first hand how debilitating it can be for those close to me who struggle with anxiety. I have my own struggles too. Anxiety can range from a mild feeling of things not being quite right to full on melt downs that...

Enlightenment, moksha, liberation, nirvana, I'm sure there are many more names across many different countries and cultures and religions...