Sep 08, 2019
“ Standing still in rushing water takes a lot of effort it may feel safer than letting the river of life take us where it will be, but if we are too rigid and stuck in our ways we may be missing out on true happiness. “ I have had created many different versions of myself through out the years. Based on who I thought should be or beliefs that […]
Read MoreAug 25, 2019
This morning my usual 27 minute drive to HYU was extended to 32 minutes due to the lovely 101 construction. This extension caused me to miss my favorite Hatha class taught by my favorite yoga instructor Karin by just 4 minutes. Now if you know me this is not only my favorite class but actually the only class I ever take here. (I have grown some weird spiritual connection to […]
Read MoreAug 22, 2019
My first time at HYU was for a HOTFIT class. I was invited to by a friend and to be quite honest I didn’t know what to expect. I’ve always thought I was athletic but I quickly learned hot yoga took a different type of discipline and athleticism. As I struggled through class I quickly identified the different “phases.” I went through in hopes to make it to the end. […]
Read MoreAug 07, 2019
“Feel the fear and do it anyway!” Susan Jeffers Once it was announced that I was going to be blogging for HYU this fear of failure has overcome me. It has gripped my fingers, blocked my mind and prevented me from writing an entry. Writing has always come naturally to me, but now that there was an expectation of me I think I some what started to doubt my ability […]
Read MoreJun 21, 2019
We are honored to offer the opportunity to experience the powerful medicine of women’s sacred community with new moon. There is evidence that women gathering together in spiritual ritual gatherings as early as 300,000 years ago in Middle Paleolithic societies. Actual evidence is found that communities gathering for spiritual and shamanic experience have been evidenced over 30,000 years ago to tribes and communities to connect through ritual, story-telling, dance and […]
Read MoreJan 27, 2019
Summer Bodies are Made in Winter Challenge MAKE THIS SUMMER YOUR SUMMER TO REMEMBER! Working out in winter definitely has its advantages; It’s a great way to get in shape slowly and safely over a longer period of time. We are all about following Karin’s mantra, “Do you best, not your most.” This 6 Week Fitness Challenge sponsored by our friends at U Fit Yoga Towel, is not about obsessing […]
Read MoreJan 03, 2019
What a great time at the New Year’s Day Yoga Nidra Intention Setting workshop with Master Yoga Nidra Facilitators Karin and Carol! Yogis learned all about how to create the perfect intention for the new year then blissfully drifted off into a hour of sound healing and yoga nidra. Look for more great workshops coming up in 2019!
Read MoreNov 03, 2018
Our Fall 200 Hour Yoga teacher training ends in a couple weeks and practicums are in full swing. Today three daring and ready trainees took the seat of the teacher and taught their own amazing vinyasa flows. Next week all the remaining trainees will teach their classes too. We experienced a wide variety of creativity and style, perfectly matching up to each teacher’s personality; Greg taught a lifecycle flow telling […]
Read MoreJul 22, 2018
“This is it: This body is home. This is where I live and hang my hat. This is where I settle into my hips and sit easy in myself, slung together with strong muscles and bones, made gentle and forging with flesh. This body is durable, has lasted for years, hunkered down through fierce storms and allows for the peaceful erosions of age. It is like a cottage on the […]
Read MoreJun 27, 2018
Are you ready for it? HYU 200 HR YTT is returning this September for 11 life changing weeks! September 6th-November 17th Thursday evenings 5:45-9pm Saturday’s 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Sunday’s 8:30 am – 3:30 pm Join our lead teachers E-RYT 500 Karin, ERYT 200 Effie, E-RYT 200 Mimi and many more inspiring instructors as they guide you on your path to becoming your most authentic self. HYU is dedicated […]
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