I’ve had many ideas over the years, most of which curl up and die on the vine. But the idea to create a deck of yoga cards refused to go away. After kicking ideas around, the deck started taking shape. This was the “easy” part: writing content, drawing poses, editing...

Deep breathing helps decrease tension, increase energy, improve concentration, and promote physical and mental health. You may be familiar with the word prana, a Sanskrit word that translates as "life force energy," or what is known in Chinese as chi. Prana, which...

Hatha yoga has been used for centuries to promote relaxation, strength, flexibility, and overall health and well-being. Asana is a Sanskrit word that means "posture comfortably held." Whether you are doing yoga at home or in a class, this should not be a...

Yoga is over 5000 years old. Literally translated, it means "yoke" or "unite," and represents the union of mind and body. Hatha is Sanskrit, an ancient Indian language that forms the basis of yogic literature, and means "union of the opposites" (ha literally...

  “A mind too active is no mind at all.” – Theodore Rothke COMPLETE BREATH The breath, it is said, is the pulse of the mind. When you are tense, your breathing becomes shallow or you may hold your breath, which increases tension; conversely, deep breathing decreases...