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Get Creative with Upcycling
We all know about recycling, but what about upcycling? Recycling can be an effective way to reduce waste, but the final recycled product is often of lower quality than the original material. Upcycling is the act of creating something of value out of something that...
Yamas & Niyamas: Yoga and Activism
The ethical foundation of yoga bursts with inspiration and guidance beyond a quote or shared moment of intention in class. Yoga’s ethical system draws on the yamas and niyamas. They are a set of principles outlined in The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. They are considered...
A Guide to Recycling in Washington, DC
Reduce, reuse, recycle, as the saying goes. Recycling is often the first thing that comes to mind when people think about doing their part to be green. However, different localities have different rules for recycling. Too often, the things we hope we’re recycling end...
Taste the Chill, Homemade Popsicles
I think we can all agree on two things this summer. One, it’s hot and two, we could use some levity. So this week, I whipped up something for you all that is light and cool. Enjoy these homemade popsicles! An Ode to the Homemade Pop Homemade popsicles are a low...
Teacher Feature: Meet Cliff!
Meet Cliff, one of our teachers at Yoga District! Learn how he turned the harsh realities of life into a yoga practice that healed himself. His ultimate goal is to serve as a bridge between yoga and those that need it most. “Sharing yoga has helped me grow into a...
Mindful Meals: Eating for the Planet
Next in our Cut Your Carbon Footprint series, we explore many ways to live a more sustainable life through our food habits. Read on for guidance on how to minimize your carbon footprint and potentially improve your health. We'll introduce methods such as: planning...
