asana & inspiration
this holiday season, meet yourself where you are
As we move deeper into the holiday season it can be easy to fall into familiar rhythms. Typically there is a tangible...
journey through Peru
A few photos from our travels in Peru.
While in Peru, we journeyed with Awamaki, a textile conversation non-profit,...
do you know what you are? doshas 101
Ayurveda aims to personalize your healing journey. It associates your lifestyle, food and movement patterns to your u...
how autumn nature demonstrates the importance of letting go
If you live in the Northern Hemisphere, you have likely begun observing signs of fall: changes in light as the sun b...
what’s your siddhi? deities as a mirror to your own greatness
A divine essence is essential to many religious and cultural practices, and has been personified as man, woman, anim...
sacred space: tips to creating & participating
Across cultures and throughout history there exists countless references to a divine force that is regarded as sacred...
sahasrara, the 7th, aka crown, chakra
Pure silence.
We’ve reached the top! The last of the seven energy centers is called the sahasrara chakra and it means...
anja...the third eye...sixth of the seven chakras
The seven chakras are "wheels" or energy centers within the human body. Each one is like a conductor or storehouse o...
vishuddhi -- the 5th chakra, the communication-controlling energy center of the throat
The seven chakras are "wheels" or energy centers within the human body. Each one is like a conductor or storehouse of...
the anahata chakra is the 4th chakra and regulates the heart
The Anahata Chakra is the 4th chakra and regulates the heart. This powerful energy center is the home of uncondition...
a heart opening asana, pranayama exercise & meditation practice to harness the powerful, healing energy of the heart chakra
Yogini Nikki Estrada offers a heart opening asana, pranayama exercise and meditation practice to harness the powerful...
vata season is here…along with five practices for a calm, peaceful holiday season
According to yoga and Ayurveda* teachings, the vata qualities of air and space dominate nature during this time of ye...