YJ Tried It: I Survived a 10-Day Silent Vipassana Meditation Retreat
What happens when a seasoned yoga teacher and meditation practitioner goes on a 10-day silent vipassana meditation retreat? Lauren Eckstrom reports.
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A New Year’s Dharma Talk with Lauren Eckstrom on Embracing Your Truest Self
YJ Influencer Lauren Eckstrom discusses how Pratipaksha Bhavana can support you in living in alignment with your intentions and embracing with your most authentic self.
Practice Embodying the Prana Vayus to Cultivate Greater Clarity & Authenticity
According to yoga tradition, there are five currents of vital force (prana) that run through us and govern our bodies and minds: the prana vayus. When we understand them and how they can work in harmony with each other, we're able to experience life with more clarity and authenticity. YJ Influencer Lauren Eckstrom explains how to use your yoga practice to embody the vayus, both on and off your mat.
7 Strategies for Recovering from Yoga Teacher Burnout
Making ends meet while building a following as a yoga teacher can be draining. Take heart and start employing these simple self-preservation strategies.