My Vinyasa Practice Blog
Resources for new or advanced yogis to enhance their practice
My Vinyasa Practice online yoga school blog content includes articles on Ayurveda, Yoga Asana, Props, Yoga Therapy, Chakras, Yoga Teacher Training, Online Yoga Teacher Training, Lineage in Yoga, Vinyasa Sequencing, and so much more. We encourage readers to interact with us by commenting and sharing blog articles. You might even want to try one of our free courses, like Yoga for Anxiety, and become part of our international community.
We diversify our blog content so that you get multiple perspectives about the practice and application of yoga. Our authors are experts in the field who share their passion for the practice through their unique lens. My Vinyasa Practice online yoga school blog also features guest authors from time to time, and we welcome collaboration. If you’re a yogi blogger who is interested in writing for us you can contact [email protected] for more information.
Yoga Therapy: A Holistic Approach to Preventative Care
The National Institute for Complementary and Integrative Health released studies showing improved physical, intellectual, and emotional health in yoga practitioners who had previously complained of both generalized and specific pain. Psychology Today made claims that...
Abhyanga | Ayurvedic Massage
Abhyanga, or Ayurvedic self massage is one of my go to self care techniques. Abhyanga is originally mentioned in the Charaka Samhita, Sushruta Samhita, and the Ashtanga Hridayam; these three texts are among the ancient Ayurvedic texts that lay the foundation for...
Yoga and Ayurveda
Ayurveda is the sister science to Yoga. Simply put, Ayurveda is food medicine, and ultimately looks at the organism as being composed of the elements. In Ayurveda there are three main elemental compositions: Pitta, Vata, and Kapha. In Ayurveda, your health is...
Advancing Your Practice
Advance Your Practice, Transform Your Life: Learn How Yoga Teacher Training, One On One Instruction, And Yoga Therapy Can Support Your Personal Growth Advanced yoga practice involves precision, alignment, and intelligent sequencing, rather than simply pursuing...
“How Often Should I Practice Yoga?”
You would be surprised how often I get asked this question. I personally believe that it is a testament to our culture; there is a misperception that there is a fixed amount of effort that will yield a desired result. This of course is not the case, but our society...
So Many Words
There are so many new words and terms to learn when you decided to start practicing yoga. Check out our take on yoga vocabulary. Have you ever walked into a yoga class and found yourself absolutely lost in translation within moments? You're not alone. Nearly every...
Starting a Yoga Practice
We all have different reasons for starting a yoga practice. Some of us are looking for something to redirect our attention. Others are looking for the physical benefits of a strong practice. Some people come looking for peace of mind and more balance in their lives....
Cultivating Practice
When I first started practicing yoga I would practice as time permitted. I didn't always have the bandwidth to practice, and in the beginning yoga was just one of the many tools I had at my disposal for physical engagement. When I started to practice daily I saw...
The Application of Compassion
Over the past two and a half years I've been integrating my faith based, primarily Christian studies, with spiritual practices that are rich in ancient tradition and ritual. In January I began studying under the guidance of Tibetan teachers and monks on compassion and...
Kapha Season | When to Root Down
This year has already gotten off to a pretty amazing start. I have learned so much about myself, and I've developed the maturity to slow down and process what I've learned before making huge shifts. This year's Vata season was particularly challenging for me. I have...
The Dharma of a Mom
Sometimes you just have to laugh at the beautiful simplicity of life as it relates to the relationships we are called to play out. Our children are our biggest mirrors, and they present countless opportunities to step into an Awakened state of being. I have three:...
My Life, My Lineage
I was born in Andrews, TX to a couple in their late thirties who had previously been married to each other's spouses, respectively. My mother was beautiful in her own unique way, and my father's heart was his ultimate salvation. I was the oldest of two children, and...