Briohny Smyth of Briohny Smyth Yoga, who wowed us all with her racy Equinox video “The Contortionist” has done it again — this time the video is an intimate, Acro Yoga pas de deux with husband and fellow yoga teacher, Dice Iida-Klein. Watch the new…
Read moreWhether you are an experienced skier or are hitting the slopes for the first time this winter, you’ll likely find your hips, quads, and hamstrings tight after a day of skiing. Enter: yoga! After a day out on the slopes, try…
Read moreOn June 21, Summer Solstice, Time Square is hosting their annual “yoga day.” Over 10,000 people from around the globe will gather together to quiet their minds in the country’s most chaotic location. Those of us on Team alignyo who will be…
Read moreWhether you’ve suffered from back pain for years or are trying to strengthen your back to prevent pain from inflicting your daily routine, these four yoga poses for back pain relief will help keep your back healthy and strong. This…
Read moreEric Paskel sees life as “one hell of an adventure” and believes that “if we have the right attitude, we can have fun with everything – even a yoga class.” And you’ll no doubt have fun with Eric. He’s refreshingly…
Read moreRajashree Choudhury may not have the same name recognition as her husband, Bikram Choudhury, but she’s an integral part of the Bikram yoga community. In fact, Rajashree regularly travels the globe leading Bikram yoga teacher trainings and as the founder of…
Read moreYoga teacher, activist, somatic counselor, mother – Hala Khouri is an absolute gem in the LA yoga community. Her strong following at Exhale’s Center for Sacred Movement in Venice Beach is due her accrued wisdom of the mind and body, as well…
Read moreWe always enjoy the articles that explore the merits of mindfulness. While the claims of benefits are vast, we love the science behind the studies reported in the New York Times’s article How Meditation Changes the Brain. One benefit that we enjoyed was…
Read moreWhen Sting and Trudie Styler want nourishing, healthy and delicious meals, they turn to Joe Sponzo. Joe, has been the yoga-loving couple’s private chef for over 15 years. And one of his favourite favorite superfoods is teff. This tiny gluten-free grain, which…
Read moreHot Yoga tips: Some yogis get a gorgeous glow from a hot yoga class, while for others (like us), hot yoga can cause the skin to get irritated and dry. But we love a good heated flow when it’s cold…
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