Satya, the second Yama. Sutra 1:2 Yoga is complete mastery over the roaming tendencies of the mind Sutra 1:3 Then the Observer becomes established in its true nature Sutra 1:4 Otherwise, the Observer conforms to the roaming tendencies of the mind The Sanskrit word satya translates to truth in English. The quality of our mind creates the foundation for our thoughts and behaviors, and thus our quality of life. Our past experiences leave impressions in our mind, and we can becom

Hi yogis & yoginis! It's Monday, which means I have a new pose for us to dive into for the week. This week's asana is Urdvha Mukha Svanasana, which translates to Upward Facing Dog. Upward dog comes up so much in our vinyasa classes. It's the foundation for all deeper, more advanced backbends to come, so it's important that we develop a solid technique for practicing this pose safely and effectively. HOW TO: For the sake of simplicity, we'll start in a plank pose, with your ha

The practice of yoga asana, or the physical practice of yoga, is only one aspect in leading a yogic life. An individual truly begins practicing and living yogicly when one's entire lifestyle is committed to raising his or her own consciousness. That means that all actions, thoughts, and principles align with the cultivation of steadiness of mind and peaceful relationships with all other beings. In the Yoga Sutras, Patanjali outlines the path of yoga for us. explaining that th