Tax season can bring up a variety of emotions depending on your relationship with money. A continuum exists between those who feel they overspend vs. those who are extremely frugal. Both ends can create feelings of discomfort around money and given the emphasis that western culture often places on money and career, it would be understandable that tax season may be a rather uncomfortable time. However, there is a place in the center of that continuum where you are in alignment with how you spend and save your money. Money is necessary and part of our ability to support ourselves and live the li ..read more

Yoga retreats offer a unique blend of mysticism and magic, giving both leaders and participants an unparalleled journey into self-discovery, adventure, and cultural immersion. Leading a yoga retreat goes beyond the simple act of teaching yoga; it involves curating an experience that deeply connects individuals to their practice, to nature, and to each other, all while navigating the complexities of travel, logistics, and group dynamics. For yoga teachers passionate about their practice and eager to explore the world, leading a yoga retreat might be a natural desire or at least something the ..read more

Creating a career as a yoga teacher requires that you are your own business person. While perhaps this is something that not everyone wants to hear, it can actually be quite exciting because it means that you can drive your own business and traffic towards (or away from) your own business. Generating leads is important if you’re interested in attracting clients whether it be for privates, retreats, trainings, etc.! Any program that you wish to create and lead most likely requires students that you can teach. Luckily, with the vast online world, we have the ability to connect with millions o ..read more

The ancient science of Ayurveda, a 5,000 year old system of healing, offers a few handy tips and tricks to move from the cold winter into the damp and warmer springtime weather with ease. This transformative period, rich in potential for growth, requires certain diet and lifestyle shifts. Ayurveda teaches that you don’t have to feel sluggish, deal with seasonal allergies, experience sleep issues, or catch the colds that sometimes come with the springtime. Let’s take a deeper look at Ayurveda, Kapaha season, the seasonal shifts, and some really exciting practices to incorporate into your lif ..read more

    Introducing Woof Wellness: Yoga for Dogs At YogaRenew, we love dogs – and we know that you love dogs too. That’s why we’re thrilled to announce Woof Wellness. An online yoga studio (finally) designed specifically for dogs by dogs within the YogaRenew app. We’ve been working meticulously through years of playtime research with some of the world’s furriest yoga instructors to design the practices that all dogs deserve. Practices designed to bring that bark into balance. Dogs have historically maintained a natural inclination toward the physical aspects of yoga, with postures li ..read more

You may have heard that the yoga practice can be made accessible to everyone. Although this is true, it can definitely be a little confusing to wrap your head around. There are so many social media posts and advertisements that showcase people in yoga poses that look impossible! The truth is that yoga is really for everybody and you can find a way into the practice that works for you. The yoga practice is so much more than the physical yoga poses. Yoga involves working with your mind, controlling your breath, and also moving your body in a way that feels safe for you. It’s always best to fi ..read more

Mindfulness as defined by Jon Kabat Zinn is, “awareness that arises through paying attention, on purpose, in the present moment, non-judgmentally.” As stress levels have risen, people have been turning more towards mindfulness practices such as meditation, journaling, breathwork, mindful eating, and purposeful movement (such as yoga) in order to find peace and clarity within their minds. When done intentionally, this contributes to a collective shift towards consciousness. It seems mindfulness is everywhere in the wellness space and if you search “mindfulness practices” a plethora of option ..read more

Yoga has many aspects, interpretations, and meanings. This can vary based on lineage, origin location, and style. However, all types of yoga share the common basic understanding that it is a practice which brings together the layers of oneself (physical, mental, emotional, spiritual) in order to achieve self-realization. Masculine and Feminine Nature within the Yoga Practice While yoga began as a male-dominated practice, it is one which actually intends to combine both masculine and feminine qualities. Generally speaking, part of the yoga practice is showing up consistently and diligently t ..read more

How Yoga Retreats Empower Women and Girls Across the Globe I led my first yoga retreat in 2013 and I dove right into the experience without any expectations, education, or advice on how to actually go about leading and guiding. It was a beautiful and scary experience all at once! As a women yoga teacher, I’ve always had the option to be my own boss if I chose to and I also always had the opportunities and resources to step into the role of a leader, teacher, educator, coach, and lots of other roles that historically were reserved for men. Leading a yoga retreat is something that requires org ..read more

When I was in my 200 hour yoga teacher training, I remember being so excited to learn about the history of yoga and to discover how the practice made its way from India to the West. I was intrigued over the physical practice, the history, and how such ancient teachings were able to stay alive and live on. I didn’t have any assumptions or expectations about yoga history and I was very open to learning about the lineage of teachers. Throughout my 200 hour teacher training, I started to become familiar with the names of Swami Vivekananda, B.K.S. Iyengar, Krishnamacharya, and Pattabhi Jois. All of ..read more