10 Earth Friendly Products for Eco Conscious Yogis! "Yoga" is a Sanskrit word meaning union.  We are all connected to one another and the Earth that we live on.  It is our responsibility to protect and care for our Mother Earth.  As we begin to practice yoga and mindfulness, we become more aware and connected to our environment. Purchasing eco-friendly products helps to reduce waste. So feel good about what you buy this season and shop eco-friendly!    1. Suga Yoga Mat - from $79 - Suga Mats Suga manufactures premium quality yoga mats in the USA from 100% recycled wetsuits.  The name Suga e ..read more

For many in the US, the new school year is about to begin!  For some students, they may get the case of the First Day Jitters.  Laura from Higher Minds Yoga and Mindfulness, a company that brings yoga and mindfulness programs into schools, shares the top 5 breathing exercises to teach your kids to help them decrease stress and anxiety.  Each of these exercises should be done for a minimum of 3 rounds.        They are profound positive benefits for incorporating these exercises in your daily life.  Some benefits include increased concentration, better focus, higher test scores as well as reduce ..read more

           Earlier this month, I enrolled in a weekend workshop entitled, The 6 Pillars of Bhakti Yoga: A Training to Transform Your Practice, Teaching and Life with my teacher Raghunath at Palo Santo Wellness in Philadelphia.  Whenever Raghunath comes to town, I am overjoyed with excitement!  Raghunath tells the ancient stories of the Vedas in such a light-hearted, humorous way that is easy applicable to everyone this day in age.      I have heard this lecture time and time again and could not wait to listen once more.  I need to be reminded of truth on a daily basis and practicing these pill ..read more

     Recently, my focus in and off the mat has been noticing the space between breaths.  This simple practice helps me to be instantly present and aware of my true essence. Behind all the chaos, thoughts and clutter, there is a constant.  That constant can not be put into words only felt. But if I had to describe it, I would day it is pure stillness, silence and peaceful bliss.             Try it !  After each exhale, take a moment to pause and the feel the space between.  Then do the same after each inhale. Sit with the space between.            After practicing with breathing, no ..read more

     I was fortunate enough to take a yoga retreat over the holiday @extremehotels in Cabarate, Dominican Republic.  The retreat was lead by the lovely, Chrissy Lefavour @vtyogini who served us twice daily with beautiful vinyasa flow classes as well as a restorative practice and yoga nidra.   photos by @moraima_cp            The theme of the week revolved around our roots.  We focused on the importance of Mula Bandha (root lock) in all poses.  Mula indicates the base of the torso, the perineum, and it is associated with the muladhara chakra, lowest of the energy centers along the spine ..read more

With the holiday season in full swing, it is important to keep calm and make time for ourselves. At One Aura we have 3 simple tips to keep a clear, happy mind!   1. Breath Breaks Set a timer on your phone to remind yourself to take a moment and focus on your breath.  My favorite calming breathing exercise is really simple to learn. Sit up tall and close your eyes Focus your attention at third eye (the space between your eyebrows) Inhale slowly and deeply for a count of 6 seconds Retain or hold your breath for a count of 4 seconds Exhale slowly for a count of 10 seconds Repeat for a minimum of ..read more

For our third installment of our holiday gift guide we are bringing you gift ideas for the budding yogis! It's never to early to start a child on the path of mindfulness and healthy habits. These gifts are a fun way of engaging kids of all ages to learn the ancient practices of yoga.   1. Little Warrior Youth Tee - $20 - One Aura 2. Yoga Garden Game - $21.95 - Yoga Kids 3. Contigo Stiker Chill Water Bottle - $14.99 - Target 4. Kids Yoga Mat - $17.98 - Gaiam 5. Meddy Teddy - $39.95 - Meddy Teddy 6. Goodnight Yoga Book - $14.75 - Amazon 7. Yoga Joes - $25 - Uncommon Goods 8. Zenergy Chime - $9 ..read more

Welcome to the second installment to our Holiday Gift Guide! Today we are bringing you some awesome ideas for the yoga mama's in your life. She's a little stressed and busy, but always finds time to center herself in her hectic life. These gifts will help her keep her cool in 2019. Let us know what you think!   1. Yoga Mama Tee - $30 - One Aura Yoga 2. USB Aroma Essential Oil Diffuser - $50 - Zen Therapeutic 3. Mindful Breathing Necklace - $115 - Komuso Design 4. Namaste Welcome Mat - $54.99 - Etsy 5. Mindfulness Cards - $16.79 - Amazon 6. Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Concentrate - $47 - Kiehl's ..read more

The Holiday Season is right around the corner and luckily we have some super fun gift guides to help you shop the perfect and unique gifts for all the beloved yogis in your life! First up is the Ethereal Yogi. She's meditative and intuitive, likes soft and comforting things that feed her aura with calmness and beauty.  She surrounds herself with things that fill her soul with tranquility. 1. We Rise Muscle Tank by One Aura - $30 - from One Aura Yoga 2. Tibeten Singing Bowl Set - $22 - from Amazon 3. Pukka Organic Tea Herbal Collection - $7 - from Amazon 4. The Illustrated Mahabharata: The Def ..read more

10 Earth Friendly Products for Eco Conscious Yogis! "Yoga" is a Sanskrit word meaning union.  We are all connected to one another and the Earth that we live on.  It is our responsibility to protect and care for our Mother Earth.  As we begin to practice yoga and mindfulness, we become more aware and connected to our environment. Purchasing eco-friendly products helps to reduce waste. So feel good about what you buy this season and shop eco-friendly!    1. Suga Yoga Mat - from $79 - Suga Mats Suga manufactures premium quality yoga mats in the USA from 100% recycled wetsuits.  The name Suga e ..read more