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Practice in Focus: Transformation Through Heat

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Practice in Focus: Transformation Through Heat

It’s all about hot yoga—the heat, the moisture, the effort and reward of moving through intensity together. Our Practice Makes...
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Why Yoga Belongs in the Mental Health Conversation

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Why Yoga Belongs in the Mental Health Conversation

Licensed therapist and yoga practitioner Madina Alam shares how yoga and mindfulness can support emotional resilience, both in therapy and...
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The Cycle of Practice: Yoga & Menstrual Health with Sydney McCowan

self care

The Cycle of Practice: Yoga & Menstrual Health with Sydney McCowan

Yoga and menstrual health are deeply interconnected practices centered around awareness, presence, and honoring the body’s natural rhythm. For yoga...
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What to Pack for Yoga Teacher Training

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What to Pack for Yoga Teacher Training

Getting ready for yoga teacher training? Manduka’s ultimate YTT packing guide covers everything you need—from lightweight travel yoga mats and...
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Sahasrāra: The Crown Chakra

yoga philosophy

Sahasrāra: The Crown Chakra

Our seven-part chakra series culminates with Sahasrāra, the crown chakra. The seventh chakra represents transcendence, unity, and connection to the divine.
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Part VI: Ājñā: The Third Eye Chakra

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Part VI: Ājñā: The Third Eye Chakra

This is the sixth stop in our seven-part chakra series. Ājñā, the third eye chakra, is the seat of intuition and...
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Part V: Viśuddhi: The Throat Chakra

yoga philosophy

Part V: Viśuddhi: The Throat Chakra

As we ascend in our seven-part chakra series, we arrive at Viśuddhi, the throat chakra. The fifth chakra governs communication, truth,...
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Part IV: Anāhata: The Heart Chakra

yoga philosophy

Part IV: Anāhata: The Heart Chakra

At the midpoint of our seven-part chakra series, we arrive at Anāhata, the heart chakra. This fourth chakra bridges the...

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