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Do You Ever Feel Unlovable?
Ever wonder why everyone else is blissfully content in their relationships (and soaking up all the love) when it doesn’t seem possible for you? Ever blame yourself for the feeling of lacking love? Maybe you see couples strolling in the park holding...
Chair Yoga: Not Just for Seniors
For the first time ever, according to Stats Canada, there are now more people age 65 and over than there are under age 15. It’s no wonder chair yoga has become one of the fastest growing yoga practices. You might also be surprised how many younger...
The Heart of Savasana Part 2: Moving Toward Silence
Do you ever wish your teacher would stop talking in Savasana? It might surprise you to learn that Savasana was actually meant to be practiced in complete silence. Over the years, students have shared they prefer it when the teacher doesn’t talk so...
The Heart of Savasana Part 1: Why 5 Minutes is Not Enough
There are actually three stages of savasana—and if you’re only in it for 5 minutes, you’re not even getting to stage one. Savasana (also called shavasana or relaxation pose) is changing over time. In fact, it’s slowly evaporating from the practice....
Sacred Space: The Impact of Uninvited Touch
On a recent island vacation, I was excited to attend a local yoga class because my hips weren’t too pleased with all the sitting from travel. The studio was light, bright, and beautiful and my hips thought “Oh yes. We’re in the right place!” As a...
How to Start a Children’s Yoga Business
Now more than ever our kids are feeling overwhelmed and stressed out. Like us, they need tools to help them cope. If you’ve ever thought about teaching children’s yoga, Bhavatree’s Sheryl Puckering shares why now is the time! In this video you’ll...
How Ayurveda can Support Your Family
Last week my daughter would not get moving—she was sitting on the ground resting her head on a chair. I’m telling her what we need to do that night—which included getting up off the ground—but she wouldn’t budge. Then I remembered my chat with...
From OMG to OM in 5 Minutes
A five-minute breath practice (a classic with a twist) that will get you through the edgy moments so you can carry on with your beautiful, wild, and wonderful life.
Support for Hellish Times
If you’re going through any kind of pain—physical, mental, emotional, spiritual—it’s going to eventually end. I promise. We’ve all been there, trudging our way through complicated, lonely, heartbreaking situations, thinking our dark fate is...
Noisy Yoga: 5 Ways to Support Your Throat Chakra in a Yoga Class
It was 1999 when I walked into my first Kripalu yoga class. It had all the familiar components of the other yoga styles I'd tried—but with an added element of organic sound. The students were making noises on their mats. There were multiple...