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the present + Practice + Non-Attachment = Yoga
If you’ve ever wondered about yoga philosophy and how we approach it in our teacher trainings, take a peak with Jasmine's discussion of a central teaching from the Yoga Sutras. Find out how trying really hard and being without a care relate to your yoga practice. You...
Yoga and peace
Ever wonder how yoga relates to justice and peace? Check out a blog post by Yoga District founder Jasmine on how our yoga practice can serve as self care and as a practice of peace in its own right. From teachings of former Harvard Professor Ram Das to Nobel Peace...
Teacher Feature: Meet Maylin!
Meet Maylin, one of our teachers at Yoga District who focuses on accessibility, inclusivity, and healing practices. Learn about her journey with yin yoga and how she helps her students practice the best yoga for their bodies. Check out Maylin’s current class...
Being a Yogi Environmentalist
In yoga traditions, our connection to the Earth is an important part of the practice. The word yoga is derived from sanskrit yuj, which means “union”(1). This “union” mentioned so often in yoga texts extends beyond our physical bodies. It encompasses the metaphysical...
Refreshing Watermelon Slushie
Find some relief from the soaring summer heat with delicious watermelon! This watermelon slushie is easy and healthy. Besides being refreshing, it provides a lot of health benefits. I developed this recipe years ago when dealing with the unrelenting heat of summer...
Remember to breathe
Anya, a member of the Yoga District community, shares her powerful relationship with breathe and her journey to breath. I grew up fearing my own breath and fearing my own body. As a child, I was raised with the kind of religion that espouses “if I die before I...
