At the end of different yoga classes I’ve taken, I’ve sometimes heard teachers offer ideas for practicing gratitude. And since November – with its upcoming Thanksgiving holiday – is often associated with the practice, I thought this would be a good idea to explore this month, but with an idea…
I recently planned a trip with a long flight, and it was with this trip in mind that I thought about the way my travel in general has changed since I started practicing yoga more regularly. And not just flights. Long car rides too (and I do love a road…
It’s that time of year again! Starting in October, The Mat’s yoga teacher trainees will lead weekend classes open to the community. The studio refers to these as karma classes – you may start seeing on their social media or when looking ahead on the class calendar – and they…
It’s summer in Texas, and even if it hasn’t been as hot as it can be for the most part (thankfully!) – it’s still hot. So maybe that’s why heat was on my mind when I started to think about what to write about this month. And the idea of…
Attendees with The Mat Yoga Studio recently returned from this year’s yoga retreat in Puerto Rico (which also means the studio will soon announce next year’s location!). Having attended one of The Mat’s retreats a few years ago in Costa Rica, I looked forward to hearing all about this one.…
I’ve always liked the idea of sun salutations. Maybe it stems from an interest in mythology and the stories behind celebrating the return of the sun after the shortest days of the year – culminating with the longest day of the year in summer. Maybe it’s from the idea of…