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WHAT A YOGA KULA WE MAKE!

One of our own, Laura, is currently experiencing a health crisis. Her Yoga Kula (Yoga family) – twelve of her fellow classmates – rallied around Laura to cheer her up during this challenging time. With very little planning and organizing, the group came together to meet Laura at a local restaurant! She was so surprised and touched that so many of her classmates cared … Read More WHAT A YOGA KULA WE MAKE!

HAPPY HOLIDAYS, YOGIS!

Greg and I were at it again! Team photographer Greg had another idea, the idea to take pictures around the huge Christmas tree at National Harbor. As we walked around scouting out good backdrops for pictures, ideas started coming to both of us – a row of columns, a string of garland, the tree, and reason for going! We could visualize the pictures before … Read More HAPPY HOLIDAYS, YOGIS!

2013 FALL YOGA RETREAT VIDEOS ARE HERE!

What an amazing day it was!   It was a pleasure to explore the Fire Element and experience Acro Yoga with old and new friends who attended.   This year’s Fall Retreat was hailed by many of the participants as the “best one yet”! Check it out for yourself… CHECK OUT PHOTOS FROM THE <<retreat here>>

A GOODBYE (FOR NOW)TO MY HARBOR YOGIS!

The FREE Saturday Morning Waterfront Yoga at National Harbor has ended. What an amazing six months it has been! I have had the pleasure of teaching to more Yogis than I could have ever imagined – anywhere from introducing yoga to many first-timers to meeting incredibly experienced yogis. Above and beyond all, I met some awesome people. Coming to mind are Evan and Kevan, … Read More A GOODBYE (FOR NOW)TO MY HARBOR YOGIS!

INSPIRED YOGIS…WHAT’S YOUR STORY?

Another inspired Yogi shares her story… Edith Pierce How long have you practiced yoga? How often per week? Approximately 10 years. What made you decide to practice yoga? Watching yoga on television and I love to exercise. What do you like most about practicing yoga at National Harbor? Cathy’s teaching skills and I love National Harbor. I am so happy that PG County has … Read More INSPIRED YOGIS…WHAT’S YOUR STORY?

Sneak Peek…Pictures from the 2013 Fall Yoga Retreat!

Here’s a sneak peak at the first set of photos to come out from the 2013 Fall Yoga Retreat! It was amazing! Our special guest HawaH was a hit! His segment on Acro -Yoga had all the participants flying high! Take a look… <a <br /><a Photos By Greg-The Forever Yogi

INSPIRED YOGIS…WHAT’S YOUR STORY?

Another inspired Yogi shares her story… Katie Roy How long have you practiced yoga? How often per week? I have had a physical yoga practice for ten years. I practice mindfulness daily, and try to remember my breath! I usually get to the mat once every week or two. What made you decide to practice yoga? I was in high school and knew that … Read More INSPIRED YOGIS…WHAT’S YOUR STORY?

INSPIRED YOGIS…WHAT’S YOUR STORY?

Here another inspired Yogi shares her story… Suzanne Shutty How long have you practiced yoga? How often per week? I have been practicing yoga for about 14 years now. Unfortunately I’ve let my practice slide and only get to a class once a month. I prefer at least once a week in combination with other exercise. What made you decide to practice yoga? Originally … Read More INSPIRED YOGIS…WHAT’S YOUR STORY?

INSPIRED YOGIS…WHAT’S YOUR STORY?

Yoga is an amazing practice! It addresses one’s physical, mental and spiritual well-being. At its most practical, Yoga is a tool for awareness. The physical postures bring about an awareness of the misalignment, weakness and tension in the body. The breathing practices bring awareness of the more subtle realm of the inner body. The meditation practices bring awareness of the mind and its busyness. … Read More INSPIRED YOGIS…WHAT’S YOUR STORY?

Yoga at National Harbor…Amazing!

Wow! It has been an amazing opportunity to teach the Free Saturday Morning Yoga at National Harbor this summer! Here is a short clip from one of our sessions. Thanks goes to Chris, our videographer, who did an amazing job producing this video. The Free Saturday Morning Yoga runs through October 26th…come join us! For more information CLICK HERE

INSPIRED YOGIS…WHAT’S YOUR STORY?

Here another inspired Yogi shares her story…. Ramona Abiera How long have you practiced yoga? How often per week? I started in high school about 35 years ago for about 1 year, then started back up about 10 years ago. I may attend 1-3 times/week. What made you decide to practice yoga? In high school, I had to attend because it was something we … Read More INSPIRED YOGIS…WHAT’S YOUR STORY?

INSPIRED YOGIS…WHAT’S YOUR STORY?

For many of us, Yoga turns into a life-changing event. If and when it does, we remember the time and place where it transpired, just like we remember any other big world news event. Why – because it really does change us! There is the physical aspect, becoming stronger, gaining balance and experiencing flexibility, but there is also that more subtle, more internal change … Read More INSPIRED YOGIS…WHAT’S YOUR STORY?