KULA BLOG
The WHY behind Kula Yoga Fest
I hope you find teachers who inspire you! I hope you experience classes and workshops that will support your life’s journey! And I hope WE discover relationships that nourish OUR souls!
Asteya- Give Back to the Earth with Joy
As yogis and yoginis on a path to higher consciousness, no matter where on that path you may be, we recognize the inherent connection between all things. Earth Day is an opportunity to take a closer look at how we can become more conscious, to not take more than we need from Mother Earth. We only inhabit this planet for a short while. The yogic philosophy of Asteya, the fourth Yama, reminds us what “non-stealing” means in the context of how we may be taking from the Earth, as well as future generations.
The Mental Health Benefits Of Yoga
There is a common misconception that Yoga is another physical fitness program predominated by those who are flexible and stretchy. Yet, there is much more to the ancient practice of Yoga than lengthening the muscles; Yoga extends beyond the physical practice to the more subtle aspects of the body-mind complex. This is where the true and enduring transformations occur.
Yoga is a Gift
Yoga is a gift. A soothing balm for the physical body, the mental emotional body, and the soul or your spirit. Maybe you can relate. Most of us, if you are reading this, have found our way into a yoga class, watched and practiced a yoga video, or used a meditation app, that has left us feeling renewed. Somewhere in the stillness, the breathing, the stretching, or strengthening, came a shift. It may have come subtly, or been a loud blaring siren, either way chances are you felt it.
Entering The New Year With Intention and Soul
There can be a lot of pressure to set new year's resolutions at the start of the new year, which can often lead to anxiety & pressure to achieve and meet our own expectations. But there is something to be said about the ritualistic act of reflecting on the past year, and entering the next with intention and soul.
There is no better time than NOW to cultivate an attitude of gratitude!
There is no better time than NOW to cultivate an attitude of gratitude!
Creating a ritual around being grateful, on a daily basis, can significantly increase your level of wellbeing, reduce stress, and shift your perspective from one of lack to abundance. Bringing awareness to what brings you joy and happiness can also be deeply clarifying, allowing for more aligned intentions to create more of the same.
3 Vata Season Grounding Practices for Mental Clarity, Balance, Harmony, and Peace
Fall is upon us! It’s the season of massive and noticeable change in our environment as the leaves take on new hues and the temperatures dip. In Ayurveda, the sister science of Yoga, the seasons correlate to the five elements, and Fall is associated with the air element, or Vata dosha.
In Loving Memory of Ron Routhier
It's with a very heavy heart that I share the passing of our dear friend Ron Routhier last week.
Balancing Your Life Changes with Ayurveda
How do we live life in a way that is fully aligned with our highest good without feeling deprived of something else and resistant to changing behaviors and habits? Ayurveda teaches us to know ourselves as nature itself through identifying our unique traits as they relate to the five elements.
Santosha -Acceptance + Resiliency thru Love + Community
My teacher, Dana, would often reference the discomfort of the physical yoga posture that you are trying to get into, deepen, or hold, as a great metaphor for life.
Year End Reflections + New Year Intentions
If devoting yourself to a daily yoga practice is something you are ready to cultivate, consider setting a sankalpa for the new year. In Sanskrit, the word sankalpa is a heartfelt desire, resolution, or intention.