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.