Maybe keeping a routine?

Yesterday is what I call “Day 3” because it’s the 3rd day the studio has been closed due to Coronavirus. With the studio closed, my days are mostly wide open. Yes, there is plenty to do — figuring out a plan to keep the studio going while we...
Happy Birthday, Martin Luther King, Jr.

Happy Birthday, Martin Luther King, Jr.

Non-violent Resistance & Truthfulness Mahatma Gandhi was a great influence in Dr. King’s work. Here, he describes his discovery of Gandhi’s teachings:   “…One Sunday afternoon I traveled to Philadelphia to hear a sermon by Dr. Mordecai...

New year’s resolution (and contentment)

I called my mother to wish her Happy New Year! I asked her about her resolutions for 2020. She said, “Oh, I’m done with that.” She seemed completely ok with it – her voice showed no irritation or resignation. She’s just let it go. She did not say it but I think...
What goes on at Iyengar Yoga Teacher Training?

What goes on at Iyengar Yoga Teacher Training?

Our Iyengar system of yoga requires that teachers are always growing and venturing into new territory – refining our skills and keeping up with our own practice. The standards are high. Even after we earn our Iyengar certification, we are required by our national...

Jim Brooks & Jewell Ward: #celebrate12

I hope you have been enjoying our student profiles! This #celebrate12 project marks our studio’s 12th birthday. I’ve asked 12 people to share their yoga experiences with you. Jewell Ward and Jim Brooks (married 48 years!) have attended classes at Evergreen for several...