Follow along as yoga master Sharath Jois demonstrates the cooling postures that are performed at the end of every yoga sequence on Sonima. These movements prepare the body for rest, uncoiling any last elements of…
Monthly Archives: April 2017
Sharath Jois on Being True
Many students should try to know what real yoga is. To do this, the first yogic principle is to be true to yourself, true to others, true to your own practice, true in spreading…
My Life as an Ashtanga Student in Mysore: Growing Pains
Shortly after I completed the primary series in Ashtanga yoga, I entered a period of time I call yoga’s “terrible twos.” I was caught between holding onto the world that I knew and embracing…
It’s Your Duty to Preserve the Earth
It’s common to hear and read about environmental concerns nearly every single day. Though some people don’t feel especially passionate about protecting nature, it’s actually very important to express gratitude for the planet and…
The Unexpected Way Yoga Perfectly Pairs with Rock Climbing
As a child, before I ever scaled a cliff, I often dreamt about rock climbing. Holding onto a vertical rock face, I would slowly, and methodically, make my way toward an ever-receding peak. Every…
How Do I Stop Feeling So Hurt By Others?
Dear John, How do I stop feeling so hurt by others, like when family members don’t say ‘thank you’ or when I say ‘hello’ and people don’t respond? Sincerely, Ms. Locs Dear Ms. Locs,…
Sonima Won a Webby!
We’re beyond thrilled to announce that Sonima has been named the Best Lifestyle Website of 2017 by the Webby Awards, the Internet’s highest honors. With more than 13,000 entries across hundreds of categories, we…
Are You Subconsciously Holding Your Breath?
Stressed, seated, and staring at a screen. Sound familiar? If this is you right now—as well as most people you know—then you’ll want to keep reading. While last year’s standing desk craze may have…
Should You Try Tongue Scraping?
I always tell people that Ayurveda is a human, time-tested form of medicine. It doesn’t need any animal experimentation to validate its effectiveness. However, certain Ayurvedic practices have been scientifically proven to offer many…
Self-Care in the Age of Anxiety
In late March, I led my biggest week-long retreat ever at Shambhala Mountain Center in the Colorado Rockies, two hours north of Denver. Over the years, I’ve witnessed more and more people signing up…
What Is Sūryanamaskāra?
“The sūryanamaskāra form the foundation for the entire method of the practice of yoga—and, as we all know, if one’s foundation is firm, then whatever is supported by it will be stable as well….
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