Where we are: Corcovado National Park – Osa Peninsula – Costa Rica

8/7 Destination: Inle Lake, Myanmar

What is Your Mantra?

Via Daily Downward Dog So what exactly is a mantra? According to two of my favorite word mavens Merriam and Webster, the definition goes like this: man·tra  noun \ˈmän-trə also ˈman- or ˈmən-\ : a sound, word, or phrase that is repeated by someone who is praying or meditating : a word or phrase that is repeated often or that expresses […]

Athletes and Yoga: NFL Player Raves About His Offseason Yoga Routine

From NBC Sports: Colts tight end Dwayne Allen is expected to have a big role in the offense this season, and he says yoga will keep him healthy through the wear and tear of 16 games. Allen said he did yoga almost every day, all offseason long, and he feels the difference in his flexibility. “Man, a […]

Why Don’t My Heels Touch The Floor In Downward Facing Dog

Your heels may never touch the floor in Downward Facing Dog. It isn’t a hard and fast rule. This pose is a spine lengthener, and you want to use your arms and legs as a way to support the actions of lengthening the spine while keeping the hips and shoulders in alignment. Sometimes, your stance […]