~ Here comes the sun and I say, "It's alright" ~ Vacations are yoga. Vacations feel so good. Even the ones where there are long drives...

"The yogi believes that every creature has as much right to live as he. He believes he is born to help others and he looks upon creation...

March's weather in Chicagoland is crazy. You experience wind, rain, snow or sunshine - all in one week. Everything feels wet and soggy...

Often when taking a yoga pose, no matter the level of our experience, we can find ourselves wobbly or out of alignment. But when bringing...

The Niyamas are the second of Patanjali's 8 Limbs of Yoga. They are moral codes or social contracts which guide us towards positive...

Ahimsa is one of the five yamas, which are the ethical, moral and social principals for yogis. Ahimsa is non-violence in all aspects of...

Incredibly annoyed with ... myself. Though definitely headed in the right direction for so many things when it comes to the list that I...

People. Loved ones, friends, strangers, workers, neighbors. People. We affect people that we come in contact with. Either positively or...

In yoga, an instructor will often begin class referencing or offering an intention for the class/practice. In yoga we follow a sequence...

Within the yoga philosophy there are five causes of human suffering called the kleshas. One of these kleshas is human attachment. Human...

The past is no more, the future is not here. The only time we are guaranteed is this present moment. Letting go of what is behind us and...

Looking for a change in routine or habits? Then change the direction in which your body moves. The mind mimics our physical movements....

As the new year approaches we come to terms with past goals and lean into a mindframe where new goals emerge. Usually at the top of the...

What is Yin Yoga? Yin Yoga slows down the yoga flow into fewer movements, each held for a longer period of time. In a Yin class, you may...

What is an autoimmune disease? Autoimmune diseases cause your immune cells, which usually fight off viruses and infection, to attack a...

What are Chakras? “Chakra” is an ancient Sanskrit term for “wheel,” meaning a vortex of our body’s energy system. There are seven main...

Foam blocks are very common in yoga, meant to increase comfort and stability while in poses. This can be through either supporting a part...

What is restorative yoga? Restorative yoga uses blocks, bolsters, towels, and other aides to take pressure off the body during yoga...

Here are (good) juju's top 3 books that you need to read if you want to deepen your yoga practice. “The Buddhists remind us to have a...