Scottsdale HYU Yogi Travels the World

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…

Hot Yoga Vs. Bikram Yoga All Bikram yoga is hot yoga. Not all hot yoga is Bikram yoga. This is something I’ve learned in my year-ish long foray into the world of hot yoga. Read Erica’s full blog http://ericablares.com/2014/02/09/hot-yoga-vs-bikram-yoga/

What’s that big back bend pose that makes you feel dizzy, nauseous and emotional, sometimes all at once? Oh yes…it’s camel -Ustrasana Camel pose is a peak pose in many hot yoga sequences, building up to a place of release, surrender and bliss. Most teachers focus on the heart opening-4th chakra benefits of camel even…

“Its usually when things in our life begin to fall apart that we finally realize there’s got to be a different way of doing things. We have to be shaken up. At first its frightening. It seems like a disaster, but it opens the door that allows us in to a deeper level of understanding,…

Our hot room runs about 108°, our infrared room 85 to 90°, and our non-heated room is room temperature. Here’s what each feels like and how to pick the right one.

By Ashton Schwarz A year ago today, my grandfather passed away. His death came suddenly, and I was in no way prepared. A year ago today, the greatest man in my life left this plane. I was able to fly home and be by his side for several hours. In those precious hours, I held…