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As a student of yoga, The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali is one of the major texts you will see and study. A good portion of the text discusses the mind and you either learn to control the mind or it eventually controls you. In book 1, sutra 2, Patanjali introduces the concept of “Chitta Vrittis” which refers to “the fluctuations of the mind.”

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The power of language can help to elevate us mentally, or emotionally and propel us between the gap of where we are and where we’re looking to go spiritually. There are many powerful quotes that can help build this bridge.

Here, we’ve compiled a list of quotes for you to pull from – not just as a source of personal inspiration but also as a potentia...

A yoga class can be a fun place… until you get a whiff of something pungent – and it’s not the incense! Hey look, it happens. Sometimes there is a lingering odor in class and you know it’s coming from a student but you don’t want to hurt any feelings or disrupt the energy of the room.

Here’s our take on how to handle it.

One-Off vs. Chronic Hygi...

This week’s yoga class theme is “believing in yourself” as explored through Yoga Sutra 1.20:

śraddhā-vīrya-smṛti-samādhi-prajñā-pūrvaka itareṣām
Faith, energy, mindfulness, concentration, and wisdom support the journey.

Yoga Sutra 1.20 speaks to the power of *śraddhā*—faith, trust, and confid...

If you’re considering transitioning from a yoga teacher to a studio owner, it can be an exciting leap. But many aspiring entrepreneurs ask, “What is it really like to own a yoga studio?” Beyond teaching classes, managing a physical location comes with unique rewards and steep business challenges.

Let’s get into it…

The Reality of Yoga S...