Happiness

It’s so easy to totally sidestep all the amazing, transformative powers of asana practice. So here are my top 5 reasons why slowing down will benefit you.

When was the last time you told yourself, "Wow, I'm so incredibly beautiful, smart, talented and healthy!" and meant it? My guess is not enough (if ever!). Our inner voice

Got a question for ya… What's in your space? It's a question I often ask at the beginning of my yoga classes. And yeah, sometimes I get funny looks but

We know a lot of our DYY readers love their mala beads and yogi accessories. So for this week's giveaway, we teamed up with  the good folks at Salt Spring Malas &

When I first began a dedicated yoga practice, I was stiff, inflexible, and lacking in confidence.  What I did have going for me was a love for the practice, and

Let’s jump right in… As humans (in our current state of humanity), we tend towards a drive to strive. We strive for things. Validation. Expertise. Newness. Transformation. In order to

This was sent in to us by Sejz Inn, a 21-year old artist who was inspired to bring yoga to her art after finishing a 30-day Bikram yoga challenge. She

Hallelujah my dear yogi chum, have I penned the letter for you. No need to thank me, even though this could possibly save your sanity. Just doing my yogic duty

Looking for a boost in your overall health and confidence? Start with your mouth! If your body is a temple, then your mouth would be the awe-inspiring entry way with

Pain, although inconvenient, is a powerful teacher. It’s not why you are getting hurt, it’s HOW you practice that can sometimes result in yoga injuries.

YogaTrail’s new app (for iPhone and Android) is different where it counts most. Starting with a gorgeous interface, the community-based, crowdsourced app continues to deliver past the stylish welcome page,

I’m quite drawn to yoga teachers who “play” with the asana practice—teachers who transcend the boundaries of the yoga mat. Crawling around on all fours, interacting with other students, roaring

It’s wildly bizarre that death gets such a bad rep. I guess it’s like the one thing that nobody’s really reporting back from. I mean, you go to Tahiti and

Why do I return to the mat each day? To make and keep peace with who I am. I practice compassionate self-acceptance in the safety of the yoga room. Through

There’s a reason the Beatles are one of the greatest bands of all time. Their songs are great for all situations. Here are 3 Beatles songs to inspire you.

By now, as a member of the “yoga world,” you’ve probably encountered a few statistics. (Sorry for the U.S.-specific data.) 15 million Americans practice yoga. Annual increase of the number

Every experience you have has something to teach you. You may not know in each moment what that might be, but for sure if you dig a little deeper within

The breath accepts us unconditionally. It always forgives. Think about it; we ignore our breath, treat it with total disregard, prevent it from entering our body by holding our breath

At times we have difficulty feeling motivated. That drive inside us idles, yet we feel restless. We begin indulging in behaviors to take away our energy: overeating, oversleeping, watching too