This month (June), Dallas’ The Mat is adventuring on this year’s yoga retreat in Portugal(!). I’m partial to this trip – even though I unfortunately was unable to join – as Portugal captured a part of my heart when I first visited Lisbon years ago. I cannot wait to hear…
On the first day of each month, one thing I look forward to doing is reading The Mat’s monthly newsletter with my morning cup of coffee. As I thought about what to write this month, it occurred to me my mind was in a similar space as two recent months’…
I think it’s fun hearing about different national/international days like National Wildlife Day, Book Lovers Day, Black Cat Appreciation Day, etc. And for something to get designated as a whole month, that offers time to learn and explore the theme further. Which is why when I was reminded that April…
Master Classes are back at The Mat Yoga Studio for another year! If you haven’t attended a Master Class at The Mat, you may be wondering what these are or how they are different from the scheduled classes. You might also think that since these are at a yoga studio,…
There are many schools – types – of yoga, and some more distinct than others. Even in those differences, there may likely be elements that are familiar across these disciplines. And while you may not seek out different schools, the names of those styles may be heard from time to…
Here we are again: a new year and the idea of a blank slate. Or a blank page, as I like to think of it. It’s exciting to be at the start of a new story, poised to dive right in. But just like in writing, it can be good…