Greetings and namaste! Happy (belated) Summer Solstice to you all! The Summer Solstice is the longest day of the year, and is the heart of Pitta season. In addition, the International Day of Yoga is observed on the Summer Solstice! Did you know that the United Nations established June 21 as the "International Day of Yoga," aka, "Yoga Day" on December 11, 2014? The intention of the UN establishing International Day of Yoga is to raise global awareness of the benefits of practi

Learning to control the breath is vital to learning how to control and quiet the mind & body, and preparing yourself for peaceful meditation! Did you know that 1 of the 8 limbs of Yoga, "Pranayama," is dedicated solely to breathwork? If you want to incorporate my breathwork into your practice, here's two techniques for Nadi Shodhana Pranayama, or Alternate Nostril Purification Breathing. Practice this for 3-5 rounds of breath. You can easily work up to a 10-minute breathing p