Written by Roz Tyburski - People often come to Yoga - asana, meditation, breathwork. community, etc. because they want something to shift in their life. If you're reading this, you're probably at least curious about making a shift; creating something better, whether it be better health, better relationships, more abundance, personal growth, or something else. You might have a really good sense of what that shift is, and you might not. This shift is what I want to start to t

It's hot out there right now, and unless you find that you never need to leave the house, there's just no avoiding the heat. Existing in the South during the summer can be a challenge, especially if like me you are prone to overheating and generally dislike the sensation of melting into one's own shoes. The spicy weather can cause pitta to accumulate, and pitta out of balance can lead to inflammation in the body, skin ailments, feelings of frustration and irritability, and in

No April Fool's gags here, just a quick update on all the things that have happened since my last update. Things are moving right along with the studio! All of the boring back-office stuff is being established (booking software, bank accounts, other things that make my eyes glaze over), and well on their way to being fully functional by the time we're ready to open the doors. There was a prop-buying spree that we just won't talk about other than to say that I have SO MANY pro

Once I wrapped my head around the idea of possibly opening a studio, I began my hunt for a suitable space. This was incredibly daunting, having never looked for commercial real estate before, so I did what everyone probably does and asked Dr. Google. Then came the task of trying to decipher what commercial rents really mean. There’s the price per square foot, there’s CAM, there’s TICAM, and no shortage of ways to make one’s head spin. Then there’s location and parking to cons

In case anyone is wondering, I haven't always wanted to open a yoga studio. For that matter, I haven't always wanted to be a yoga teacher. In fact, when I first stepped onto my mat 27 years ago I wasn't even that into yoga and I viewed it as a compliment to a fairly vigorous fitness routine. Fast forward to today and here we are... When Lexie told me that she was closing Yoga Garden, I had what I can only describe as an existential crisis. Where would I practice? Where would