No matter where you are or what you feel, you are not alone and you are always enough
"King pigeon is my favorite pose because it stretches so many areas of the body at once and is such a great heart opener." "I come to my mat daily so I can check in with myself on all levels...mind, body and spirit. So many things I learn about myself on the mat transfer directly to…
Hi! I’m Malaika of Malaika Vida Yoga. I have been a yoga teacher and meditation coach in Los Angeles for the last 10 years. Here’s me doing Titibhasana - Dragonfly pose - on my friend Hunter’s shoulders. Sharing my yoga with a friend, aka Acro Yoga, has been an unexpected blessing of recent years. A…
Photo: Tatjana Smith "I've got all sorts of fav poses (as I'm sure most peeps do) but I'm choosing Devaduuta Panna Asana / Fallen Angel. It's a peaceful inversion, where we get to play with balance and breath. Showing up to my mat is like coming home. It is where my mind settles and my spirit soars." *Jasmine McKenzie…
So you ate and drank all the things. Maybe you're done. Maybe there are three days worth of leftovers (and a whole bunch of saved YouTube videos on what to do with them). Maybe you're full. Maybe you're full of regret. No matter what, there is a way to get back on track. All you…
"My favorite go-to these days is called Gate Pose, or Parighasana in the Sanskrit. Between age (I’m 54), menopause, and a more sedentary life, I feel the need to stretch, as well as strengthen, and Gate Pose is a wonderful way to do both." Now, because Jennifer is a bonafied anatomical BOSS, of course there…
"Crow pose is my favorite because it is the most challenging for me. I have done yoga on and off for many years now and I’m still trying to perfect this position. I still need a block to balance but getting my feet off the ground is a huge victory. It is something I can…
“I come to my MAT to honor my body for its patience and resiliency. After breaking my foot 3 months ago, I’ve waited for this moment patiently. Knowing that when I returned to my MAT everything would be as it was before my accident. “ Karla is a creative soul who continues to find new…
"I show up to my mat because the ancient practice has always held me accountable." "Yoga has made me a better human being. Life is always richer and sweeter after yoga. I love the challenge of bringing my mind, body and spirit in alignment. Everyday is different and new. I show up to my mat…
"My body is a tool to remember I am more than a body. I am a spirit manifesting as a body." Here's the official rundown on Charlotte Munn (from LinkedIn): Charlotte is a Yoga Educator of body, brain and spirit solutions for human beings. She has been a full-time teacher since 2009. Awakening the Truth…
