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Why do we assume the worst?

Recently, I've noticed a pattern in those around me. I encounter situations where people assume the worst. About what? Anything and everything. BUT WHY? Is it conditioning? The good ole nature versus nurture argument. Is this a trait with which we are born OR are we taught to behave this way? Maybe a more important question is, how do we change this pattern of negative thinking?

November 2017: Student Spotlight

We recently sat down with Helen to chat about her yoga journey, and the role yoga plays in her life. Here is what she had to say...

What's Love Got to Do with It

I have a vivid memory of sitting on the edge of my sister's bed at the age of 7, watching and admiring her. It was 1984, What's Love Got to Do With It started to play on the radio, she turned it way up.  Read more...

October 2017: Student Spotlight

We recently sat down with Heather and Ted to chat their yoga journey, and the role yoga plays in their lives. Here is what they had to say...

September 2017: Student Spotlight

We recently sat down with Lillian to chat about her yoga journey, and the role yoga plays in her life. Here is what she had to say...

August 2017: Student Spotlight

We recently sat down with Emily to chat about her yoga journey, and the role yoga plays in her life. Here is what she had to say...

The 5 Kleshas - Part I

Translated to English, "Ignorance, egoism, attachment, hatred, and clinging to bodily life are the five obstacles." The Yoga Sutras (2.4 - 2.9), provide instructions to destroy each Klesha or obstacle. 

Devotion

The famous words spoken by the late Sri K. Pattahbi Jois, quoted many times by Ashtangis around the globe. It sounds simple, but on further inspection the questions start to arise… what is the ‘all’ to which he refers? What does this even mean for my yoga practice? Before I delve into this question, let me draw your attention to Yoga Sutra 1.14...

February 2017: Student Spotlight

Arianna has practiced with Yoga Vie since 2014. She started practicing yoga in our Beginner Series and has been a constant fixture at the studio since. For at least 2 years, she worked long hours and had an unpredictable commute to work, but still made time for her yoga practice and we are glad she did. Her great sense of humor delights the teachers and community alike!