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Celebrating Black Yogis: Meet Mikela

    Celebrate Black History with Mikela, our Studio Collective Assistant Director as she shares her yoga journey, her thoughts on Black History Month and her experience being part of the Yoga District community!   Tell us about your background. Where...

New Beans, Who This?

Let’s welcome the new year with a recipe that is all about tradition. Cooking a pot of black-eyed peas to bring good luck in the new year is a well-known tradition in black southern households, steeped in history and good flavors. Southern style black-eyed peas,...

Teacher Feature: Meet Chuck!

Meet Chuck, one of our teachers at Yoga District! Learn about Chuck’s passion for Yin Yoga and how it has helped him overcome addiction in recovery.  Check out Chuck's current class offerings below and sign up here! Monday, 6:15-7:30 PM: Yin Yoga @ online Tuesday,...

Conscious Consumption + Holiday Gift Guide

Conscious Consumption + Holiday Gift Guide

Be a conscious consumer! With the holiday season underway, many of us are stocking up on gifts and increasing our consumption. Find out how to shrink the ecological footprint of your purchases by shopping sustainably, and read on for a sustainable gift guide for the...

Yogi Spotlight: Meet Johannah!

Meet Johanna, one of our beloved teacher training graduates! Read on to hear Johanna's story of compassion and healing through yoga. As Little As Possible “As little as possible,” he said to me when I asked what I should do. I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. Is...

Squash and Spice

It’s officially squash season, so time to enjoy: acorn, butternut, spaghetti, and pumpkin. Try all your fall favorites. Starting with our spicy squash soup. Welcome autumn with this great vegan, gluten and dairy free soup! Eating Sustainable and Local Squash is a...

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