THE POWER OF APPRECIATIONOur theme around here at Yoga Pura this month is Appreciate. In our yoga practice and in our lives, figuring out how to appreciate things...
TEA MEDITATION--A MINDFULNESS PRACTICEYoga can help us live happier in many ways--beyond the bending and breathing that goes on in the typical yoga class. The truth is that...
THREE MYTHS ABOUT YOGA NIDRAYoga Nidra, the ancient science of healing and happiness, is gaining wild popularity--and not just among the yoga crowd. Therapists,...
Never Underestimate YourselfFifteen years to the minute after teaching the very first class at Yoga Pura, our Founder shares an important message for us all. About...
Should You Be ThankfulNovember is a month for thanks. We all know that, so I’m not going to drone on and on about how we should give thanks for many the gifts...
You Get what You GiveI remember the first time I experienced a real sense of meaning in my life. I was a fourteen-year old kid, and my school-yard friend,...
The Secret to Fulfillment“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” -Mahatma Gandhi Service. One could argue it is why we are...
Better or Different?Dear Yogi E, I’m shopping for a yoga teacher training program and have read much about your program and others. Can you give me a sense...
How does standing around in funny shapes lead to enlightenment?Dear Yogi E, I just got certified as a yoga teacher at a prominent studio here in New York. Throughout my training I was told that yoga...
New Year, Old truthFor most, the New Year is a time of reflection and new beginnings, but it’s also a time that reminds us that we are in charge of the...