the balance blog
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how to protect your wrists in yoga with rachel scott
Unlike many movement modalities, the yoga practice requires that you place a great deal of your body ...read more -
how to make the most out of yoga festival season
It’s yoga festival season! Get ready for new experiences, being in nature, meeting new people and a ...read more -
sleep — the great healer
Many of us dream of getting more sleep—a restful, profound and delicious kind of sleep. I recently s ...read more -
leg stretches for hips and back with rachel scott
Tightness in the legs and hips can often lead to a sore and tired lower back. While yoga has many ex ...read more -
5 restorative poses with rachel scott
Counteract the stress of your busy day and unwind with a twenty-five minute restorative yoga practic ...read more -
vipassana — what to pack?
Recently, I attended my first 10-day Vipassana Meditation Course. Vipassana, for those who are new t ...read more -
what you need to know before you buy a yoga bolster
Have you ever wondered what makes the bolster in your yoga studio so good and what separates a great ...read more -
how to re-cover your bolster
When your bolster lasts a long time, being able to buy a new cover is the perfect way to keep you lo ...read more -
mama yoga — how to have your own yoga practice with your kids
The demands of motherhood are real. Some moments are blissful and profound, others are messy and exh ...read more -
grounding earth day yoga sequence
During spring, there’s no better time to connect to the earth. Steady, rooted poses are a great way ...read more -
breath focused meditation with carolyn anne budgell
During this short meditation, we get into the sensations of the breath and the ease it can provide. ...read more -
nadi shodhana with rachel scott
Nadi Shodhana Pranayama (alternate nostril breathing) is a breathing technique designed to balance ...read more
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