Getting ready to get ready

Celebrating indecision We had a brand-new student show up to the morning yoga class a few weeks ago. I asked him if he had any questions before we started. He said, “I’m a beginner. I’ve seen the sign for a few months now, and finally decided to come.” He said...

Good endings make for better beginnings

2014: A love letter Tonight we will cross the threshold into 2015.  Here are a few ideas for closing the door on 2014, and feeling complete.  What are you most proud of this year? Make a list of what you are celebrating. What did you do well? What insights did you...

‘Tis the season for comfort & joy

by Tedrah Smothers The Christmas season is upon us and before we know it, our minds become filled with all the many things left to do before the big day. With shopping, wrapping, socializing, cooking, and baking, our yoga practice can fall by the wayside. We begin to...

Yoga poses to restore tired legs

Several EYC yogis & yoginis will hit the Memphis streets tomorrow to benefit of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Here’s a little yoga sequence to help you recover when you’ve challenged your limits in the running/walking department. These...

Pose for legs & lower back

Supta Padangusthasana 1: Reclining Big Toe Pose This variation is helpful for those with tightness in the legs and/or lower back. If you lie down and you are unable to extend your legs up perpendicular to the floor, this is a great way to build your flexibility over...