My Vinyasa Practice Blog
Resources for new or advanced yogis to enhance their practice
The My Vinyasa Practice blog is your go-to resource for evidence-informed, heart-centered content on yoga and wellness. Our articles cover a wide range of topics designed to deepen your personal practice and support your journey as a student or teacher. Explore expert insights on:
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Ayurveda and seasonal self-care practices
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Yoga Asana and safe alignment using props
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Yoga Therapy and trauma-informed approaches
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The Chakra System and subtle body awareness
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Online Yoga Teacher Training and continuing education
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Lineage in Yoga and the roots of Vinyasa
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Sequencing for Vinyasa Yoga and class design techniques
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We feature content from experienced yoga educators, wellness professionals, and thought leaders who share their expertise through diverse lenses—bringing you a well-rounded understanding of topics like asana, yoga therapy, meditation, Ayurveda, and more.
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Creative Yoga Games For Kids
We can help our youth stay happy and healthy by introducing them to the Yoga we know and love, with a fun twist. These Yoga games do just that.
How To Balance A Kapha Dosha
Learn how to balance a Kapha-Type dosha with diet, lifestyle and Yoga.
Danyacharia Tips For Conserving Your Vital Morning Prana
Ayurveda and Yoga Therapy can help us to select practices that help us to remain grounded, present, and balanced. The feeling of grounding many of us experience when walking through the doors of our homes after a stressful day can be like a balloon slowly deflating...
Creating A “Feel Good” Yoga Playlist
The Best Music For Vinyasa Flow Creating a yoga playlist can be daunting. It can be difficult to determine the best music for vinyasa flow. Music and motion are intricately intertwined. The benefits of listening to music are quite well known. The right music can...
Ten Essential Oil Blends to Welcome in Spring
A Short Guide to Essential Oils Essential Oils are concentrated plant extracts that retain the natural smell and flavor, or “essence” of their source. They're distilled from shrubs, bushes, flowers, trees, rinds, resins and herbs. Oils consist of over 100 different...
Benefits Of Vinyasa Yoga
The Practice Vinyasa Yoga The benefits of vinyasa yoga go far beyond cardiovascular health. Vinyasa yoga is a combination of Hatha Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, and Viniyoga that incorporates breath synchronized with movement to induce a moving meditation. Static Hatha...
It’s Always Important To Do Your Homework
Picking The Best Yoga Mat Picking the best yoga mat for your practice can be a challenge. As we get closer to opening our new studio on the ACC Highland Campus we’ve been purchasing blocks, bolsters, blankets, and mats to support our student population. These days...
Yin Yoga For Anxiety
How To Use Yin Yoga To Calm Anxiety Did you know Yin Yoga can be used to calm anxiety? Many of us on occasion experience a sense of restlessness and unease that some may label as anxiety. Anxiety can be felt in numerous forms and can differ from person to person....
How To Sequence A Yoga Warm-Up
There are many reasons you might want to know how to sequence a warm up for a yoga class. You might be looking to freshen up your teaching practice, maybe introducing new poses. You might have 10 to 15 minutes of free time you’re looking to fill and mindful movement...
A Yogi’s Guide To The Holidays
Making Time For You: Yogi Guide to the Holidays by Emily Toles I think by now we’re all saying “It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” Maybe you have found yourself in a situation similar to mine; singing this song as you frantically rush to get last-minute...
30 Day Total Transformation Challenge
30-Day Yoga Challenge: Transform Your Life with Yoga Are you ready to improve your health, balance, and overall well-being? Our 30-Day Yoga Challenge offers a structured path to enhance your physical, mental, and emotional health through daily yoga practice. Whether...
Teaching Yoga Internationally
I started my teaching career over 15 years ago in Kuwait, where I was one of the Al Saba family’s private teachers. In the Middle East, the children of the royal family do not attend school. They are educated at home in a nontraditional setting. It was an enlightening...
Nourishing Potato Soup
A few weeks ago, I lead an intensive training in Ireland. One of the intentions of the training was to feed the group a minimalist diet to maintain focus and clarity while still nourishing and grounding the body. This nourishing potato soup helped us meet our...
Establishing A Home Yoga Practice
Establishing A Home Practice A few years ago, after moving back to my home town of Austin, TX, I decided I wanted to establish a home yoga practice that incorporated mindfulness, yoga, and meditation. I knew what I wanted it to look like and the results I wanted to...