Journal

The purpose of our lives is to be happy. If there is no happiness, we should ask ourselves what is there? I often like to view the true objective of yoga as happiness. Through a practice of awareness and mindfulness, one can learn how to live simply and in the present. Not just during our practice, but at all moments throughout the day. In our modern society it is easy to feel the pressures of your job, family, and future goals — and thus easy to forget why it is we exist in the first place. That brings us to...

Your ideal yoga mat probably isn’t the cheap waffle weave mat found at most big box stores. An inexpensive mat won’t hold up for those who plan to practice several times a week. Your chaturangas and sun salutations easily create holes in the surface and the texture will start to wear, creating something akin to a Slip ‘N Slide. We want to pair our practice with a durable, stylish, easy-to-clean, and eco-friendly yoga mat. The perfect mat won’t distract you from your practice; but rather, bring you closer to it, allowing you to enjoy your downward dog without having to...

The Harvest Moon September is a big month for astronomers and astrologists alike. The full moon of September, otherwise known as the Harvest Moon, will be visible in the sky on the 24th this year. So let’s grab some friends, roll out those yoga mats, and get our moon-gazing on! Or rather, just get excited about the release of our new The Moons in the Sky yoga mat, which is part of our Sawyer collection! Since the beginning of time, the moon has been the focus of folklore and mystery. That’s why this month, we want to celebrate the moon’s...

  Friends, I think social media has broken me. Open Facebook, and all my friends are posting their latest achievements: earning degrees, paying off student loans, buying houses, having babies...  On Instagram, everyone is waking up before the sun rises, making all their food from scratch, hiking up mountains, and still managing to find the energy to look fah-reaking BEAUTIFUL in every single one of these moments. With Pinterest, I'd be embarrassed to tell you how many boards I have dedicated to birthday party ideas for children I don't even have yet. And every day, Twitter is reminding me that I have the exact same...

You know you’re getting old and worn out when the back pain starts to set in. Unfortunately for all of us, back pain is a natural repercussion of aging. It’s almost unavoidable! Luckily, we have a cure. When it comes to back pain, yoga is your saving grace. Try out a few of the yoga poses below and get a little spring back in your step! Download>(If your browser doesn't download the image, simply right-click to save or drag it to your desktop!) Fish Pose Known as the “destroyer of all diseases” the fish pose helps improve your posture and...