I came to learn over those days I spent some time on the water that there is a sound I love. It’s that exhale from a whale as it surfaces to release the old air and take in the new. It’s a powerful burst of air with mist escaping up…
No matter the years that have passed since I finished school, I still think of a new start – like a mini-new year – around August. Summer starts to feel like it’s winding down, but there’s just something about this time of year that still feels like starting something new.…
I think that the idea of love at first sight is definitely a thing when it comes to travel. There are places I’ve loved from the first time visiting (Glacier National Park, Boston, Paris – though Paris was a place I loved from afar before that first trip). And now…
This summer The Mat Yoga Studio hosted another successful yoga retreat – this time in Thailand! And I eagerly watched out for photos and stories from my friends who were on the retreat. The stories coming from this trip were wonderful to see – exploring new environments, finding relaxation in…
I’ve wanted to visit Seattle for a long time. Growing up, I was such a fan of the Seattle grunge scene music and cool, rainy weather seemed like a dream during the hot Texas summers. But interestingly enough when I visited this spring, the weather was warm and sunny. After…
One thing I look forward to when reading The Mat Yoga Studio’s monthly newsletter – along with reading the lovely, often personal, stories from the teachers to set up the month’s theme – is looking ahead to see what workshops are coming up. As a perpetual student, I love marking…
