Prana is the life force in the universe that animates all matter.  Prana travels on oxygen via the breath. Yogis believe that we are born with a certain number of breaths to live. How long it takes one to live out these breaths depends on how much

Basic Overview: This pose is heating, detoxifying, and focuses on the 1st-3rd chakras, especially Manipura. It helps to create strength, flexibility,

As Yoga practitioners I'm sure you're all aware of the astounding physical benefits of a regular asana practice. But what is it that keeps you coming ba

Basic Overview: This pose helps to ground you as well as increase your hip flexibility and pelvic stability. It develops patience and helps to release unconscious tension and

*From August 2009's Studio Newsletter Mauna is a practice common in many yoga traditions. The word means to take a vow of silence. Some practitioners do this for hours, some for days, some for weeks, and some even for years. In the ISHTA tradition, t

For most of us, summer is a time for being outdoors, wearing flip flops, leaving work early on Fridays, and going on vacation. Unfortunately it can also be a time of stifling heat, sweating on subway platforms, and feeling irritable.  The negative

Basic Overview: Detoxifying, grounding, releases spine, focuses on 3rd Chakra (Manipura), balances Ida and Pingala nadis (the two major meridians that run alon

The following mantras can be used to ground you after you complete your 18 minute seated ISHTA Meditation.  1. OM Nama Shivaya in front of midbrain/eyes to connect to universal consciousness 2. OM Aim Saraswatye Namah(a) in front of throat to tr

Basic Overview: Improves balance, mental focus and strength; strengthens and opens muscles of the shoulder girdle, arms, chest and core; stretches hamstrings (pre

*From July 2009's Studio Newsletter In Tantric philosophy, the gunas, rajas, tamas, and sattva are  qualities of nature that come about as matter develops. They then go on to influence our entire lives. Each guna can be identified in us as a cer