Chinese medicine is old, thousands of years old. The physiology, pathology, methods, and mechanisms of treatment are described in ways that are very different and seemingly whimsical when compared to their counterparts in western medicine. Case in point, catching a cold in Chinese medicine is called “a wind invasion.” The points used to treat the […]
9 New Things To Do for Your Studio and the $1000 t-shirt
I have a couple of objectives with this blog.The first is to share with you a technique that I have unfailingly learned to use when I experience pretty much any significant “upset” in my life – mild to wild disruption/distress/anxiety/grief/stagnation etc)… And I don’t know about you specifically, but when I check in on my […]
Ahimsa! Step 1 in the practice of Yoga.
Ahimsa! Ahimsa! This word, as a philosophical tenet, forms the entire conceptual basis for the practice of the actions of yoga. I say it that long winded way – the practice of the actions of yoga – because perhaps now, more than ever, yoga (non-violent, paradigm breaking action) is needed. Today. And then again tomorrow. […]
New, Post Covid-19 Studio Policies
We are super excited by the prospect of being able to gather and practice together again. As a result of Covid 19, we are instituting new policies and procedures that we will need to engage in as a community. We will work hard together to make our sacred practice and wellness space safe for all. […]
Mindfulness meditation. Step 1! OBSERVE
Use your observational skills to truly experience what’s going on in the present moment – without the lens of your critical, analytical thoughts. […]
Aquarius…You and your Anus or Uranus…
Welcome to the time of the solar calendar known as Aquarius! We entered into this zodiac sign on January 20 and will stay here until Feb 18th 2020. In this time period we also entered the Year of the Rat, so Happy Chinese New Year! as well. Aquarians are diverse and strange and so is […]
The Capricorn cometh!
One must slow down.. be with time.. meditate… breathe.. chant.. do yoga that allows you to bask in the feelings of receptivity, of abundance, of creativity and of an infinite sense of time and space within oneself. […]
Sage Sagittarius – Ask the Right Questions…Teach the Right Lessons.
Hey there, what’s your story? Where have you traveled lately? Are you in school? What are your general beliefs? Maybe you’re taking a class in a new subject (like philosophy!) or you’re a teacher (like me!) and you enjoy sharing the knowledge you’ve gained. Having a passion and wanting to share it is some of […]
What’s your Moon Sign, Baby? by Shelly Yoga
Hey there, what’s your moon sign baby? What, you didn’t even know you had a moon sign? What does it mean? More importantly, what does it mean about you today? Would you like to know more about this emotional side of yourself? Welcome to the first monthly installment of Kodawari’s Yoga Astrology newsletter. I hope […]
What is a cacao ceremony?
The natural world is full of beauty, sustenance, and healing if you only know where to look. For tens of thousands of years, human cultures around the globe had all of their needs met by plants, animals, and the natural resources that surrounded them. For medicine, they could find a finely stocked pharmacy in the […]
