By: Toby Israel

“The question is, are you ready to move from intention to action?”

By: JR Jayananda

“Nothing is more committed to you than this breath.

From the beginning it stands by your side.

Through thin and through thick,

And, what is the result of that relationship?

Life.”

By: Jill Lacasse

“Home is defined by the peace within

The sense of belonging

The feeling of being

Fully present

Fully alive

Fully aware.”

By: Jill Lacasse

“Sometimes, in order to truly understand the major themes of yoga’s teachings, we need to practice asana with the intention of drawing inward and looking at what our minds and bodies are telling us about our souls.”

By: Ryan Keating

“Yoga is the uniting of consciousness in the heart. It is in recognizing the balance between the heart, mind, and gut for learning, managing, and acting in life.”

By: Ryan Keating

“With the building of a cacao mill, the women would be in an outstanding position to continue to grow and empower their own population and improve the standards of living in San Marcos.”

By: Jill Lacasse

“Yoga was starting to come alive off the mat for me as it entered into my struggles and challenges and made me stronger physically, mentally and emotionally.”

By: Jess Berry

“I have been overly attached to my physical looks for years, viewing it almost as a currency, something that earns me self worth according to what it looks like and can do.”

By: Tahlia Rubin

“Struggle changes an ordinary human into a spiritually awake person.”

“As a yoga teacher, you channel the ancient teachings of yoga through your own distinct voice … but sometimes it’s hard to stay fresh and inspired in your offerings.”

By: Sarah Ingraham

“The non-competitiveness of yoga creates a conflict free environment that supports a collectivistic attitude. Breathing, the most fundamental aspect of yoga, calms the mind and develops a non-reactive state within ourselves.”

By: Julia Randall

“Some might consider what these guys are doing to be the epitome of yogasana. Once upon a time, this was my goal too. And yet when I look back on my yoga journey, I see more clearly than ever before how unpredictable and fluid the path is.”

By: Jill Lacasse

“I was in for an incredible and mind blowing experience without even realizing the magnitude when I put the cup to my lips and drank in the spirit of the cactus. My intention of release during the training continued as I released control, surrendering to the journey and the process of being present and in tune with nature and those around me.”

By: Sarah Ingraham

“Cacao has many medicinal properties; it is high in antioxidants, detoxifying for the liver and kidneys, a good source of iron, magnesium, and calcium, a natural mood elevator, and an antidepressant.”

By: Jill Lacasse

“I felt every sensation in my body as I took a hot shower, letting the water wash away any lingering past stories, feels and experiences. Cradled in a hammock outside, I felt so present, calm and centered as I wrote in my journal, reflecting on my purge.”

By: Jenna Carpenter

“Perhaps you feel inspired to go plant-based because you want to be a spiritual activist. Aside from being yogic, it’s a sustainable practice that can actually make a positive impact on our earth and it’s good for your health.”

By: Sarah Ingraham

“In yoga, it is important to focus on bringing long, deep breaths into the belly to activate the parasympathetic nervous system, calm the mind, and relax the body.”

By: Jenna Carpenter

“What we eat is a choice and a privilege to have the access to certain foods. Our mindset and how what we prioritize food is a lifestyle. Personally, I think it’s important to explore our food system.”

By: Jill Lacasse

“You may know about the chakras in the human body … but did you know that Mother Earth also has her own set of chakras and energy flowing through her body? As we become more connected to our energy channels within, we realize the effect that the Earth’s energy has on our own inner journey and growth.”

By: Kali Durga Yoga

“Yin Yoga is a practice of honoring transitions, the space in between transitions, and the precious potency of the present.”

By: Jessi Luna

“After sharing the exciting news of my pregnancy, a friend commented, “Being so connected with yoga and your body, you’re probably going to really feel all those changes happening inside of you!” At the time, I didn’t realize how true that was.”

By: Jenna Carpenter

“I don’t believe this yogic lifestyle was ever intended to put people in a box and label them as “yogis.”  We are all unique beings which calls for making choices that will fit our needs in the moment. Yoga is simply a catalyst to drop into our inner voice and live in harmonious balance with ourselves and others.”

By: Randi Schiffman

“When I do yoga, I want more...I crave more, like a drug.  But, healthy addictions are still addictions and ultimately take me away from balance.”

By: Kali Basman

“You are only as healthy as your spine is supple.”

By: CJ Ananda

“While facilitating transformational retreats and trainings, I like to acknowledge that there is always a beginning, middle and an end to the process. When each part is honored as an important aspect of the offering, we experience the full expression of deep creation (at the beginning), transformation (in the middle) and integration (at the end).”