Warrior poses are some of the most iconic and foundational postures in yoga. It’s rare to attend a Hatha or Vinyasa class without encountering Warrior I, II, or III. These poses not only build strength and stability but also carry deep symbolism and energetic resonance. Understanding their origins, alignment, and energetics can elevate your practice, helping you cultivate both physical power and inner resolve.

Creating a well-structured yoga class is both an art and a science. Thoughtful sequencing helps students experience a balanced and transformative practice, whether the goal is energizing, grounding, or therapeutic. In this episode, we explore key principles of yoga sequencing, offering practical insights for teachers and practitioners alike.

Starting a yoga practice can feel both exciting and overwhelming. With so many styles, poses, and philosophies, where do you begin? Here are some essential tips to help you start your yoga journey with confidence:

Sleep is one of the most essential components of our overall well-being, yet so many of us struggle to get the rest we need. I’ve always loved my sleep, but I never realized just how important it was until I wasn’t getting enough. When my daughter was born, I experienced chronic sleep deprivation for the first time. Waking up multiple times a night left me exhausted, and I truly understood that sleep is not a luxury—it’s a necessity. Over time, as her sleep improved, I also became more intentional about creating habits that support deeper, more restorative rest.

Spring is a season of renewal, growth, and awakening. Just as nature sheds the stagnation of winter to make space for fresh energy, our bodies also crave release and expansion. One powerful way to embrace this seasonal shift is by working with the myofascial spiral line—a key component in our body's movement and stability.

In yoga, we often hear about the polarity of masculine and feminine energies, but there is so much misinformation and cultural propaganda surrounding these concepts. Today, I want to offer a yogic perspective to help open your mind and set the record straight, especially regarding the role of feminine energy. I explore this topic deeply in my book, Embody Your Inner Goddess: A Guided Journey to Radical Wholeness, which serves as a workbook for embracing and balancing these energies within ourselves.

As Valentine’s Day approaches, it’s easy to focus on romantic love, but yoga offers us an opportunity to expand our understanding of love in profound ways. Beyond romantic notions, yoga encourages us to explore self-love, love for others, love for our communities, and even love for the divine. These expressions of love are deeply interwoven into yogic philosophy and practice.

At True Love Yoga, the concept of love is central to what we cultivate on the mat and in life. Let’s explore some of the beautiful ways love shows up in yoga—through bhakti yoga, metta (loving-kindness), the heart chakra, and self-love.

Chaturanga Dandasana, or Four-Limbed Staff Pose, is a cornerstone of vinyasa yoga. Yet, it’s often misunderstood or executed in a way that can lead to discomfort or injury. Let’s explore how to refine this posture, build strength, and approach it with mindfulness and compassion.

Trauma-aware yoga has become a buzzword, but what does it really mean? At its core, this approach prioritizes safety, empowerment, and inclusivity, fostering environments where all students can thrive. While trauma can manifest in various ways—big “T” traumas like natural disasters and little “t” traumas such as stressful life events—its impact on the nervous system can make it difficult to be fully present.

Trauma-aware yoga is not about diagnosing or treating mental health but about complementing therapeutic work. It creates a safe, supportive, and empowering space for everyone, recognizing that we all carry unique experiences. As a yoga teacher, it’s a privilege to cultivate this environment, and as a student, it’s empowering to find practices that support your well-being.

Have you ever felt a nudge, a sense of curiosity, or an intuitive call to deepen your yoga practice—or perhaps even become a yoga teacher? The True Love Yoga 200-Hour Teacher Training (YTT) has been designed to meet you where you are, whether you’re seeking personal growth, exploring the art of teaching, or simply yearning to live more intentionally. This comprehensive program weaves together the ancient roots of yoga with modern, trauma-informed practices, creating a truly transformative experience.

As we settle into the winter months, it’s natural to feel a mix of stillness, introspection, and the desire for warmth. Winter, from an Ayurvedic perspective, is a time to retreat inward, honor the quiet energy around us, and support our bodies through nourishment and balance. Ayurveda, the sister science to yoga, offers us tools to adapt our lifestyles to the changing seasons, helping us maintain health and vitality.

Happy New Year! As we step into another year, many of us reflect on how to create meaningful, lasting change in our lives. Consistency is a cornerstone of this transformation—especially in our yoga practice. Yet, consistency often feels elusive, even though it’s essential for growth.

As we close out the year and look toward 2025, it’s a natural time to focus on growth, intention, and a sense of renewal. In this post, I’d love to share yogic perspectives on moving into the new year with purpose, including some of the philosophies and practices I’ll use to welcome 2025 with clarity and gratitude.

As the year winds down, we find ourselves in the midst of holiday celebrations, bustling schedules, and endless to-do lists. While this season is beautiful and rich in tradition, it’s often easy to rush from one moment to the next, barely pausing to breathe, reflect, or truly experience the transitions. Embracing the close of the year and honoring what we’ve experienced can be a powerful way to prepare for the new.

Fascia is one of the most fascinating and often overlooked aspects of the human body. This connective tissue acts like a web, surrounding and integrating our muscles, bones, organs, and nerves. Its presence is everywhere, forming an interconnected system that supports, protects, and allows smooth movement.

In many ways, fascia embodies the yogic principle of union—bringing everything in the body into a cohesive whole.

This Thanksgiving week, let’s take a moment to reflect on gratitude—both on and off the mat. One of my favorite heart-opening poses, Ustrasana (Camel Pose), can help us embody this energy of gratitude and contentment in a beautiful and vulnerable way. By opening the heart, we are not only inviting ourselves to give, but also to receive the gifts around us.

In this post, we’ll explore the physical and emotional aspects of Ustrasana, as well as the yogic concept of Santosha—a practice of contentment and acceptance. Santosha reminds us to appreciate all that we have and to embrace the present moment. By practicing both Ustrasana and Santosha together, we can cultivate a deep sense of gratitude in our lives.

Yoga and marketing can often feel like uneasy partners. For many yoga teachers, the idea of promoting themselves or their services can feel awkward or even “yucky.” But in our modern world, yoga isn’t just a spiritual practice—it’s also a business. Most of us are householders, balancing the practice of yoga with the practical need to earn a living. We’re not living in ashrams where food and shelter are provided; we need to navigate a capitalist system while staying true to our values.

Marketing as a yoga teacher can be tricky because it often feels like bragging. We live in a culture where promoting yourself, especially for those who identify as women, can be uncomfortable. Society has conditioned us to be humble, to not call attention to ourselves, and for many, this can manifest as fear of using our voices. Combine that with the deep-rooted yogic values that emphasize service over monetary gain, and it’s no wonder marketing feels at odds with the teachings of yoga.

Yoga, a practice that has evolved over thousands of years, offers so much more than the physical postures we often associate it with today. It began as a deeply spiritual and philosophical practice, grounded in rituals, meditation, and communion with the divine. To truly appreciate and honor this ancient discipline, it’s essential to explore its history and reflect on how we can carry these teachings into our modern yoga practices.

Yoga is often seen as just a physical practice—asana (postures) and pranayama (breathwork). But in reality, yoga offers a profound path to mental, emotional, and spiritual liberation. In this post, I’ll provide an overview of the Eight Limbs of Yoga as outlined by Patanjali in the Yoga Sutras, one of the foundational texts of modern yoga. Understanding these limbs is essential to deepening your yoga practice, both on and off the mat.

Hands-on assists have long been a common tool in yoga teaching, helping students refine their alignment, deepen their practice, and create greater body awareness. But like many teaching techniques, there’s more complexity than meets the eye. When used with care and consent, assists can enhance a student’s experience, but if done improperly or without clear communication, they can lead to discomfort, emotional triggers, or even harm. This post explores the power of hands-on assists, their potential drawbacks, and the importance of trauma-informed teaching.