Embarking on a yoga journey can be transformative. For beginners, it’s essential to establish a practice that promotes both physical well-being and long-term sustainability. Start by understanding your motivations and creating a dedicated, serene yoga space. Prioritize breathwork, embrace mindful movement, and balance dynamic flows with restorative practices. Stay hydrated, nourished, and listen to your body’s limits. Enhance your practice with quality yoga props and gear from Shakti Warrior. Join a community for support, and continuously educate yourself. Remember, yoga is a journey, not a de ..read more

Mental health is something that we all have, yet it's a topic that is still surrounded by stigma and shame. I know this from personal experience, as I used to struggle with anxiety. But through the power of meditation and therapy, I have been able to improve my mental health and live a happier, healthier life. And I want to share my story with you, in the hopes that it can inspire others to take care of their mental health too. More ..read more

READY, SET, LOVE Are you ready to fall in love with your body? We are excited to announce our new "Love Your Body Challenge"! Join us on a journey to embrace and celebrate our unique bodies.       Rules:   Commit to the challenge and hold yourself accountable. Take a progress picture at the start of the challenge and another at the end to track progress. Tag us on Social Media for a chance to win one of our wellness products Be authentic, committed, and have fun!     The plan: Day 1: Positive Affirmations - Start the day by writing down 3 positive affirma ..read more

In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of daily life and forget to take care of ourselves. That's why we wanted to remind you to take a break and recharge with our self-care yoga and meditation program. Our program combines the physical and mental benefits of yoga with the mindfulness and relaxation of meditation. By participating in this program, you will learn to release tension, increase flexibility and strength, and quiet the mind. Yoga and meditation have been proven to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, and improve overall well-being. So, wh ..read more

7 Keys to a Peaceful Home Yoga Studio Imagine for a moment your dream home yoga studio. How does it feel when you first enter? Chances are, it feels calm, soothing, and devoid of the stresses. Perhaps you have relaxing music or ambient sounds playing softly in the background. Perhaps a mala hangs happily next to a tabletop water feature. Whatever it is which brings a sense of peace to your space, its easily accomplished. By dedicating a place in your home to your yoga practice, you reaffirm its importance, which may help you to maintain more consistency. The less you need to think about, and t ..read more

Whereas cocoa is heavily processed, cacao is made by cold-pressing raw cacao beans, which leaves all of the nutrients intact. The roasting and other processing that cocoa undergoes robs it of most of its nutritional value, and even though it might taste good, it is but a shadow of its raw self. Dark chocolate is often praised for being packed with antioxidants, but it’s also still packed with processed sugar! Raw cacao, however, has four times the amount of antioxidants, and is also rich in flavonoids and magnesium, making it a true superfood! More ..read more

A Beginner's Guide To Yoga Props   Sometimes people get the wrong idea about props in yoga, viewing them as crutches or “cheating.” But this mindset really couldn’t be further from the truth and can actually hold you back in your practice! First of all, yoga props aren’t crutches, but rather intelligently developed tools to help you achieve alignment as well as deepen into your poses. They can be used by any yogi no matter the age or level of experience; that’s why most yoga studios have shelves of them! When we give ourselves that loving support, our body can unfold gently into a pose. F ..read more

Let’s be real, picking the right pillow for meditation is kind of a big deal. I mean, you’ll be sitting on this thing a lot so you want something that’s sure to be comfortable and supportive right? It’s hard to meditate and look inwards if your legs are numb and your back is aching. Beyond the comfort factor, a good meditation pillow allows you to maintain proper spinal alignment which allows for better breathing and counteracts the effects of long-term harmful posture. More ..read more

As we dive into 2022, it’s important to set goals and look towards a bright future. The best way to manifest these goals into reality is through creating your very own vision board! You can make a vision board at any time, such as when you are experiencing a big change, entering a new phase of your life or trying to make a decision. Starting the year with a vision board can help you focus on what’s important to you, really honing in on what you want to work towards, so making it a New Year’s tradition is a great idea. So, let’s start with the basics and go from there. More ..read more

I find the use of the phrase “heart openers” instead of “backbends” to be so beautiful, and well, heart-warming. This family of yoga poses help you open and balance the heart chakra, as well as relieve tension in the body and blocked emotions. Let’s be honest, all of us on this planet living through a global pandemic together are definitely carrying some tension, as well as both physical and emotional stress. But we can’t let these stressful feelings cut us off from the beauty of life and the joy of love and human connection. "The way is not in the sky. The way is in the heart." ~Buddha More ..read more