Simple Morning Ayurvedic Tips
These simple Ayurvedic tips can help you bring gentle self-care into your morning routine.
Articles by Leslie Schipper
The Benefits of Hot Yoga in Cold Climates
I’ve recently moved from the tropical climate of Hawaii to Seattle. It’s been less than a week, but the chill I felt as I stepped […]
An Introduction to Gemstones & Crystals
Gathered from all corners of the Earth, gemstones are born of nature and evolve naturally into beautiful pieces of art. Gemstones are found in different […]
Pranayama – Yogic Breathing Techniques
One of my favorite moments teaching yoga is right at the beginning when students take their seats. Sometimes they look at me and I can […]
Mudras: Yoga of the Hands
If you’ve ever been to a yoga class or practiced meditation, you’ve probably been asked to practice a Mudra. In Sanskrit, Mudra means “seal” and […]
4 Yoga Poses to Fight the Common Cold
Depending on where you live in the world, Fall has officially arrived! Even here in Hawaii, we are getting a break from the intense heat […]
Malas and Mantras – Om Ganesha
“Om Gum Ganapatayei Namaha” This mantra is a salutation to the remover of obstacles Lord Ganesha. Ganesha is one of the most popular and well […]
Product Review: RISE Bars
I am very much a skeptic when it comes to “energy bars.” College volleyball had me cramming Clif Bars and Tiger Bars into my mouth […]
Yoga Somatics
You aren’t likely to find a “Yoga Somatics” class on the schedule of your neighborhood yoga studio. Heck, I’m a yoga teacher (albeit a newbie) […]
Yoga Asana of the Week: Half Lord of the Fishes Pose
Eight hours at a desk? Two hours sitting in traffic? An hour sitting in front of the television after dinner? Do any of these activities […]
How to Do Camel Pose: Yoga Asana of the Week:
BACKBENDS. What does this word elicit for you? I’ve heard answers ranging from joy, passion, happiness and radiance – to fear, anxiety, and aversion. There […]
How to do Bridge Pose: Yoga Asana of the Week:
Learn from our resident yogi how to safely do bridge post, and excellent beginner backbend.
5 Tips for Meditation: Going Beyond Asana
Ready, set, meditate! Thousands of years ago yogi’s practiced asana to still the mind and prepare the body for meditation. Today, millions have turned to […]
A Tri-Doshic Meal in 20 Minutes!
Maybe we should start from the beginning. “What does Tri-doshic even mean?” To answer that question, let’s begin with a quick introduction to Ayurveda. Ayurveda […]
How to Do Pigeon Pose
Learn the basics of How to Do Pigeon Pose with our yoga teacher Leslie, to help keep your hips in healthy shape.