by YD Blog Team | Dec 6, 2022 | Activism, Community, The Blog, Yoga Ethics, Yoga for All
For nearly two decades we’ve been donating yoga mats to yoga outreach programs around the world. From programs with the Peace Corps in the Sahara desert to local DC schools, we clean, pack, and ship out mats to those in need. We ensure that the yoga outreach...
by YD Blog Team | Feb 17, 2022 | Community, Openness, Safe Space, Self-Care, The Blog, Yoga District Community, Yoga Ethics, Yoga for All
We owe it to all to co-create more inclusivity in yoga. In their blog post on the need for intentional inclusivity in yoga, Alexis T. writes about the cost barrier. According to the American Negotiation Institute, the two greatest concerns are lack of representation...
by YD Blog Team | Oct 30, 2021 | Self-Care, The Blog, Training, Yoga District Community, Yoga Ethics, Yoga Teacher
Aaron, a Yoga District teacher trainee turned Yoga District instructor, recounts his experience during a Yoga District 200-hr Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) through a series of blog posts. He hopes it gives some insight into what happens in yoga teacher training and if...
by YD Blog Team | Sep 16, 2021 | Holistic Wellness, Openness, Self-Care, The Blog, Training, Yoga Ethics, Yoga Teacher
In this blog post, Aaron shares his experiences learning about the holistic nature of Yoga during Yoga District’s 200-hr Yoga Teacher Training (YTT). He now incorporates these teachings in his own practice and looks forward to sharing them with his future students.... by YD Blog Team | Aug 12, 2021 | Activism, Community, Environmentalism, Green Living, The Blog, Yoga District Community, Yoga Ethics
In the first post of this series, we explored the idea of environmentalism as a yoga practice. This blog also examined the link between yoga ethics and activism. Additionally, we looked into how the ethical foundation of yoga guides us towards active love for... by YD Blog Team | May 20, 2021 | Conscious Eating, Green Living, Holistic Wellness, Mindfulness, Self-Care, The Blog, Yoga Ethics
Everyday choices, like what we eat for breakfast or buy at the grocery store, can impact our bodies, minds, and communities as well as potentially improve our health. Join Audrey, a member of our Yoga District community, as she explores how food nourishes us. She...