Isabella Henry 
Energizing 10-Minute Morning Yoga Sequence Starting your day with the right kind of energy can set the tone for everything that follows. In this short but effective 10-minute morning yoga practice, you’ll focus on activating your body, stretching out tight muscles, and clearing your mind to prepare for the day ahead. This sequence is perfect … Read more
9-Minute Guided Practice for Mindfulness and Clarity with Jivana Heyman In this brief but powerful 9-minute session, Jivana Heyman, the founder of Accessible Yoga, leads you through a practice designed to cultivate mindfulness and embrace the mind’s natural activity. Through a simple alternate-breathing exercise and a meditation, this session will help you reconnect with yourself, … Read more
9 Essential Yoga Poses for Backpackers Backpacking can be tough on the body, especially after days of trekking up hills, crossing boulders, or logging long miles on uneven trails. As a long-distance hiker and backcountry ranger, I’ve experienced firsthand the aches and pains that come with hiking. Your knees, lower back, neck, and feet feel … Read more
Finding Balance in Activism: The Power of Tonglen Meditation I first became a social justice activist in 1999 while I was in college. Back then, the model for activism was all about being fully consumed by the cause—dedicating your life to social change. We were expected to carry the weight of the world’s injustices on … Read more
The Best Time to Stretch: Finding What Works for You In today’s fast-paced world, many of us barely find time to complete our to-do lists, let alone set aside time for stretching. It often becomes something we do when we can, and we each have our own preferences—some swear by morning stretches, others by a … Read more
A Journey Through Loss and Healing: Meditation, Brain Injury, and Reclaiming My Life It was 1997, and I was just pulling out of a parking garage in Los Angeles, excited for the long drive home to Encinitas after a few weeks on a work project. I could already smell the salty ocean air and hear … Read more
10 Essential Yoga Etiquette Tips Every Practitioner Should Know In recent years, many yoga teachers have noticed a rise in certain behaviors that disrupt the flow of class and distract other students. Actions like arriving late, using devices during class, ignoring the instructor, or attempting challenging poses that can compromise the practice for others have … Read more
Exploring Orgasmic Meditation: A Unique Approach to Relaxation and Brain Function A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers at Thomas Jefferson University has shed light on the effectiveness of a unique form of meditation called orgasmic meditation in achieving a calmer and more relaxed state of mind. Unlike traditional 20-minute mindfulness sessions, orgasmic meditation involves a … Read more
7 Essential Yoga Poses for Muscle Recovery After a Workout If you’re an athlete and your workout routine doesn’t include stretching, it’s time to reconsider. Whether you’re into running, cycling, weightlifting, CrossFit, or any other athletic activity, stretching can significantly minimize muscle recovery time when done regularly. Yoga teacher Amanda Sacks, LMSW, explains that practicing … Read more
Creating Space with Yin Yoga: A Practice for Inner Stillness and Cleansing Four years ago, my acupuncturist told me something that stuck with me: there was no space in my life for change, growth, or anything new. At the time, I was juggling a corporate career, teaching yoga at night, and running a custom jewelry … Read more