by YD Blog Team | Sep 16, 2021 | The Blog, Training, Yoga District Community, 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 | Feb 28, 2021 | Activism, Black History Month, Black Yogis, Community, Safe Space, The Blog, Yoga for All
The origin of the history of black yogis isn’t a complicated one. Like many yoga practitioners in the U.S., black people turned to yoga to practice physical, emotional, and spiritual self-care. However, in the context of America’s history, the story of black yogis is... by YD Blog Team | Sep 25, 2020 | Activism, Environmentalism, Green Living, Holistic Wellness, The Blog
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... by Blog Team of Yoga District | Aug 28, 2020 | Activism, Community, Openness, The Blog, Yoga Ethics
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... by YD Blog Team | Jul 31, 2020 | Community, Environmentalism, Green Living, Holistic Wellness, Mindfulness, Openness, Self-Care, The Blog
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:...