Illuminating Darkness through Yoga and Self-Care
Salt + Light Coalition in Chicago helps victims of human trafficking heal and rebuild their lives through a tested program that includes yoga and other forms of self-care.
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Preserving the Essence of Ashtanga Yoga: Separating the Guru from the Practice
Kino MacGregor opens up about her teacher, the "father of Ashtanga," Pattabhi Jois and why it’s necessary to update the guru/student relationship.
Find Your Glow
Get your yoga glow on with our Live Be Ambassadors' favorite poses for healthy, radiant skin.
“You Can’t Be What You Can’t See”
James Orione, a yoga teacher at One Yoga in Minneapolis, MN, explains why it's important for people of color to be visible in the yoga space.
Finding Healing and Empowerment After Human Trafficking
Salt + Light Coalition is a non-profit organization using yoga and wellness to help rebuild the lives of women and youth who have endured human trafficking.
Fueling for Yoga On the Road
How do our Live Be Yoga ambassadors stay energized during their six-month, multi-city tour?
Finding Everyday Inspiration to Teach
Teachers Rodney Yee and Colleen Saidman Yee discuss hitting plateaus as a yoga teacher and how to overcome them.
Slay Momentary Anxiety with This Sequence
Feeling panicked? Give yourself a hug. This simple sequence can help you feel safe and secure when worry and overwhelm set in.
Yoga and the Power of Compassion
Influential master teacher, Dharma Mittra, discusses how yoga can foster peace and happiness.
Find Your Center and Deep Calm with this Kali Natha Yoga Tantric Practice
Cool down this summer with Moon Cooling Breath, an ancient pranayam and mudra that quickly lowers the heat in the mind and body.
How to Reconnect to Nature (Even When You’re Downtown)
Taking a few minutes to reconnect to the natural world around you can reset your energy and center you in the present. Here are some simple ways you can plug into nature's healing vibes even in a concrete jungle
What Does it Mean to Live the Life of a Yogi?
Swami Jaya Deva of Kashi Atlanta discusses how doing the deep inner work can help you transform the suffering in the world.
Making Ashtanga Yoga Accessible
Kino MacGregor, Ashtanga Yoga teacher and co-founder of Miami Life Center discusses how to make this notoriously difficult practice more approachable.
How to Create a Morning Practice that Works for You
2019 Live Be Yoga ambassador Lauren Cohen shares her tips for maintaining a personal practice.
5 Yoga Poses to Overcome Burnout
Feeling exhausted and burnt out? Try this easy, do-anywhere sequence from Jules Hunt, founder of the blog Om & The City.
How a California Yoga and Wellness Co-Op Builds Community
Live Be Yoga Ambassador, Lauren Cohen visits Gather, a yoga studio and community based in San Diego, CA. Through its co-op model and educational programs, Gather aims to make yoga and wellness accessible to all, while honoring the roots of the practice.
How Remaining a Perpetual Student Makes You a Better Teacher
We sat down with three master teachers in San Francisco who shared their advice for new(ish) teachers.Stephanie Snyder, Jason Crandell and Janet Stone share their thoughts on integrating yoga philosophy into daily life, the importance of continuing education, and how a strong personal practice brings true wisdom.
Got Burnout? 3 Tips to Help You Bounce Back
Yoga and mindfulness teacher Jules Hunt shares simple ways to boost well-being after dealing with chronic stress.
The Sandal That Makes You Feel Like You’re Walking on a Yoga Mat
The Live Be Yoga ambassadors celebrate Sanuk's new launch at Wanderlust Hollywood.
Balance the Body, Mind, and Heart with Practices from Richard Freeman and Mary Taylor
Get grounded and then open your heart with these two sequences from the master Ashtanga Yoga teachers.
Why Your Spirituality Shouldn’t Define You
Kundalini Yoga teacher Priya Jain talks about building your identity around the practice you love.
Got Sore Muscles? Meet Your Next Favorite CBD Topical for Relief
The Live Be Yoga ambassadors go behind the scenes at ShiKai in Santa Rosa, California.
Stephanie Snyder’s 30-Second Advice for Every Yoga Student
The veteran vinyasa teacher also offers a sage reminder for instructors.
Why Sticking to Our Daily Routines Helps Us With Unexpected Stress and Fatigue
The supplements these on the go yogis use to stay calm and focused on the road.
The 4 Questions That Gave Me a Fresh Perspective on Teaching Yoga
Inspired by her conversation with Tiffany Cruikshank, YJ ambassador Lauren Cohen shares several thought exercises to help yoga instructors recommit to the path of teaching.
Watch: This Is the True Purpose of Asana
Aadil Palkhivala and Savitri share what really matters in the world of yoga.
The Art of Teaching: Can YTTs Really Teach You How to “Hold Space”?
Plus, five things every yoga teacher training should offer.
Watch: “I Never Paid for Yoga Until I Came to This Country”
Santosh Maknikar, founder of Santosh Yoga Institute in Salt Lake City, has a mission to make the practice more accessible for his community.
These 2 Essential Breath Practices Will Help You Create Space Within to Access Intuition
At his home yoga studio in Salt Lake City, Santosh Maknikar brought his community together for a complete yoga practice, including kriya and pranayama practices he incorporates into his daily life and trainings.
Watch: The True Meaning of Yoga, According to Richard Freeman & Mary Taylor
In Live Be Yoga's first stop of the 2019 tour, the ambassadors learn from legendary Ashtanga teachers why the practice adds up to so much more than the shapes on your mat.
Are You Living Your Yoga? 5 Tips Inspired by Richard Freeman & Mary Taylor
Sitting down with the LiveBeYoga ambassadors, the master teachers share decades of wisdom to reveal the essence of yoga and how it manifests in our day-to-day lives.
Meet the 2019 Live Be Yoga Ambassadors
They’re embarking on a cross-country journey together to forge new conversations in yoga. Here, they share their inspirational stories.