by Natalie | Meditation, Yoga Classes
Thus far, in Stress Awareness Month, we’ve looked at how we can use movement to combat the effects of stress, how we can use the breath to bring us back to calm, and how our morning routines can set us up for a stress-free day. This week, we’re connecting to nature... 
by Natalie | Meditation, Yoga Classes
Did you know that the day after daylight savings is National Napping Day?! Yes, it’s true – on Monday, March 11, you have full permission to have yourself a nap. Not that you need an excuse – the many benefits of napping are reason enough (more on those... 
by Natalie | Meditation, Ruminations
If you’ve been reading my blog and practicing yoga with me for a little while, then you probably know that I’m all about intentional living. As we prepare to welcome a new year, I invite you to set a powerful intention, like a sankalpa, rather than New Year’s... 
by Natalie | Asana, Meditation, Pranayama, Yoga Philosophy
You may or may not have heard of the 8 limbs of yoga, depending on how long you’ve been exploring this thing called yoga. If you’re completely unfamiliar with the eight limbs of yoga, stick around because these 8 limbs ARE yoga, and you’re going to want to learn about... 
by Natalie | Meditation, Yoga Guide
If you’ve ever started or ended a yoga class with “Om”, then you have chanted mantra! Yay! Mantra is a Sanskrit word derived from two roots: man, meaning “mind”, and trai, meaning to “protect”, to “free from”, or “instrument/tool”. So mantras are...
