asana & inspiration
the three Gunas: in everything, in everyone, in motion
Guna, a Sanskrit word describing the qualities or properties of something.
The concept "gunas" comes from Samkhya, a...
short, sweet, simple: 3 tips for a lasting home yoga or meditation practice
Change can be challenging. Maintaining commitments over the long haul can be even harder. Re-framing change into smal...
celebrating Losar: Tibetan New Year
The Tibetan new year, Losar, is celebrated for 15 days, beginning in 2022 on March 3rd. In Ladakh, India’s high alt...
prop practice adventure with master yogini Margi Young
chattra friend and master teacher Margi Young leads a prop practice adventure using our Pranayama, Round and Oval Bo...
stretching & settling prop sequence with master teacher Margi Young
Enjoy this fun stretching & settling sequence with master teacher Margi Young.
chattra masala chai
In India, chai is more than just a beverage. It is a reason to gather, chat, just be with one another. chattra’s ma...
cooling breaths for Summer
Grab your chattra cushions and settle in for two cooling breath techniques guided by yogini Nikki Estrada: Sitail and...
Maha Shivaratri, The Great Night of Shiva
March 11th is 2021’s Maha Shivaratri, The Great Night of Shiva honoring the Hindu deity of creation, protection and t...
inspring India: cosmic launch pad
Jantar Mantar, Jaipur. This amazing astronomical observation site was built in the early 18th century. Ahead-of-its...
home practice refresh
Perhaps you've been doing yoga at home these past months, continuing a commitment or beginning a practice. Spain-bas...
five causes blocking the path to forgiveness
Forgiving should be simple, especially with a beloved. But like many emotional actions, it is often a complicated pr...
inspiring India: smiles
October 2nd is World Smile Day. Here on the chattra blog we’re sharing pictures of some of our favorite beaming face...