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Teacher Feature: Meet Michael!

Teacher Feature: Meet Michael!

Meet Michael, one of the teachers at Yoga District who focuses on fostering community and growth through an open mind and connecting on the mat. Learn about Michael's journey with yoga and how he helps his students practice the best yoga for their needs. Check out...

Treating Depression with Yoga

Treating Depression with Yoga

If you've ever been diagnosed with depression, you're not alone. Globally, the prevalence of depressive disorders has increased since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, affecting at least 3.4% of the world's population. While talk therapy and psychiatric medication...

A Quiet Path to Kidney Health

A Quiet Path to Kidney Health

If you or someone you love is living with chronic kidney disease (CKD), yoga might be a powerful support tool on the journey to better health. A recent systematic review published in Cureus highlights how regular yoga and meditation practices can actually improve...

How Your Breath Shapes Your Mind

How Your Breath Shapes Your Mind

Have you ever noticed how your breath changes when you're nervous? Maybe it gets faster or feels shallow. A recent neuroscience study helps explain why, and gives us even more reason to keep showing up to our yoga mats. Researchers studied how breathing patterns...

Yoga for Kids: Just as Good as Gym Class

Yoga for Kids: Just as Good as Gym Class

Yoga isn’t just for grown-ups. A recent study found that a semester of Hatha yoga gave elementary school kids the same physical benefits as regular gym class—and it may have helped with stress and focus, too. Researchers followed a group of elementary school kids over...

Celebrating Black Yogis: Meet Nikisha

Celebrating Black Yogis: Meet Nikisha

Yoga is more than just movement; it’s a path to self-discovery, healing, and empowerment. As we celebrate Black History Month, we honor the voices and stories of Black yoga instructors who are creating inclusive spaces and redefining what wellness looks like. In this...

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