asana & inspiration
visit to Bagru: photos from a Rajasthani block print village
Bagru village in Rajasthan, near Jaipur, has been home to block printing masters for more than 400 years. Workshops a...
this Mother's Day: go deeper
This will be my first Mother's Day without my mom.
Last April she was diagnosed with terminal colon cancer and given...
on my cushion, I attempt to just BE
When my mind is racing and my heart is heavy,
And my limbs are sore and my breath unsteady–
And rolling out my mat fe...
yamas & niyamas: yogic roots as guiding principals for growth...and reflective writing prompts
If the yogic quest for union with the Divine were personified in the image of a tree, the highest limb would be Samad...
a poem considering the divine, by a young chattra community poet
i write only in poetic prose,
because in my mind’s eye i see no rhyme or reason
that could flow as smoothly across
t...
spring equinox: celebrations from India, Persia, Mexico
Spring! It’s arriving here in the northern hemisphere. The Spring Equinox is when the Sun crosses the celestial equa...
get to know the 8 limbs of yoga: intro and first limb
A fundamental teaching from The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali is that your body and mind are essential tools on the journ...
four ways to use a pranayama bolster
The pranayama bolster's unique shape lends it to sweeten many of our favorite yoga poses. Below is a little bit of in...
the new moon: lean in and cultivate
photo: leaning into crescent pose in celebration of the New Moon
On February 4th, the moon and sun will align, bloc...
journey through Ladakh
Enjoy this inspirational selection of photos from chattra travels to Ladakh. Known as the "land of high passes," Lada...
resolution reset
Realizing resolutions can be challenging. We typically over promise ourselves what we'll do...and don't offer any sel...
creation over consumption: the benefits of coloring
We are living in a world of constant stimulation. Checking our phones, laptops, emails, Facebook, Instagram, refresh...