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Becoming a yogi seemed like the farthest stretch when looking at me from the surface. I am not your typical yogi. I am a bright blonde, pale woman that has never been to India. I have yet to go to Mysore. Trust me, it’s on…
National Yoga Month is about to end. I have enjoyed writing about yoga all month. This yoga blog is dedicated to a famous quote we often read on the Internet: Inhale, exhale life. -Author Unknown. This is a simple truth that draws us inward and…
In Sanskrit-Yoga Sutra 1.33 ‘Maitri karuna muditopeksanam sukha duhkha punyapunya visayanam bhavanatas citta prasadanam,’ translated, states: by cultivating attitudes of friendliness toward the happy, compassion for the unhappy, delight in the virtuous, and disregard toward the wicked, the mind-stuff retains its undisturbed calmness. This Yoga…
Dearest reader, It’s National Yoga Month. I am excited to share from moments inside yoga teaching classes and other thoughts that might entice you to consider buying your first yoga mat. B.K.S. Iyengar stated, “Yoga is when every cell in the body sings the song…
I met my guruji in 1995 at a Bob’s Big Boy in Toluca Lake, California, less than a mile away from the famous Warner Brothers Studios. At that time, I was still an actress and a model, living in Los Angeles. I had recently joined…
Practice Karma Yoga What exactly is Karma Yoga and what does it mean in today’s busy world? As a yoga teacher at Carlsbad Village Yoga Co-op, I am exploring Karma yoga meaning for myself and as a teacher for this wonderful yoga studio in the heart of Carlsbad’s Village. Carlsbad as a city itself is large city in terms…
Yamas & Niyamas I remember when I began studying the Yamas & Niyamas. I wondered how would I ever remember them in their Sanskrit terms and what do they really mean? An avid reader, I decided the best way to understand these moral codes from…
Yoga is a vehicle for any person to radically transform their lives. In order to relax, we must step away from life and turn inward to take care of our inner-self. We must learn how to sit still and breathe. We must pay homage to…
This month is National Yoga Month. I am thrilled to share with you some of the positive benefits from practicing yoga. I know. You might be thinking, snooze fest. Oh joy, a yoga blog! Yep, this is that. Ultimately, I have one thing to ask…
Thanks for stopping by YogaSkip. I have two new videos up at the YouTube Channel. I hope you Check them out. Both are perfect for the month of love.
YogaSkip will return in 2022 I broke my toe in June 2021. No pity party is necessary. However, that is one of the main reasons we decided to take a break from YogaSkip after June, 2021. Imagine teaching 12 yoga classes with your second toe…
Yoga for Beginners – Easy standing yoga stretch YogaSkip. Try this Quick Gentle Yoga Stretch for Beginners with YogaSkip! Take 10 minutes of your day to stretch that body, breathe deep and find that peace of mind within. This yoga video kicks off The Summer…
Hi everyone, it’s Machel (Ma-shel) here! I’m excited to share with you this 17 minute yoga free video for our Weight Loss Series in the Month of May. This is designed for anyone who wants a quick and effective workout that makes your body feel…
Weight Loss Yoga Quick Flow YogaSkip presents a new 10 minute yoga video that will boost your energy and build some strength in our legs, arms and core. We begin with Warrior One, Virabhadrasana, heart openers/cactus arm poses, on each side, with option to skip…
Definition of wellbeing, the Merriam Webster dictionary states: “The state of being happy, healthy, or prosperous.” Yoga helps us find that balance that might be missing in our lives. This balance comes from within; a state of inspiration, and a deeper knowledge of SELF. This knowledge…