off the mat

Yoga Poses to Nurture the Psoas Muscle

Few muscles in the human body are as mysterious and influential as the psoas muscle. Referred to as the “spirit muscle,” the psoas not only plays a pivotal role in our physical well-being but also has deep connections to our emotional and psychological states.   Understanding the Psoas Muscle   The psoas muscle, pronounced “SOH-as,” […]

Yoga Poses to Nurture the Psoas Muscle Read More »

Enlightening Adventure: Top Reasons to Take Your Yoga Teacher Training Abroad

A yoga teacher training is a transformative journey that extends far beyond the mat. Of course you can become a certified yoga teacher and you will walk away with a deeper understanding of asana, pranayama, meditation and philosophy…but you will also return more connected to yourself, to earth, to your dharma. A 200 HR Yoga

Enlightening Adventure: Top Reasons to Take Your Yoga Teacher Training Abroad Read More »

The Role of a Birth Doula: Providing Physical Comfort, Emotional Support, and Information

Bringing a new life into the world is a miraculous and transformative experience. During this profound journey, the presence of a birth doula can be invaluable. Doulas offer essential physical comfort, emotional support, and valuable information, ensuring that expectant parents navigate the path to parenthood with confidence and reassurance. Providing Physical Comfort Doulas are well-versed

The Role of a Birth Doula: Providing Physical Comfort, Emotional Support, and Information Read More »

Resilience of the Earth and how we can apply that to our yoga practise

/*! elementor – v3.19.0 – 05-02-2024 */ .elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=”.svg”]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block} By Courtney Elmes   The natural world is a constant source of inspiration and wisdom. One remarkable aspect of nature that has much to offer our lives is its incredible resilience. Earth has endured countless challenges and changes over a vast span of

Resilience of the Earth and how we can apply that to our yoga practise Read More »

Sacred Earth: An Indigenous Perspective that will change Our Relationship to the Modern World

By Courtney Elmes   Indigenous perspectives have held the balance for eons: the recognition that we are extensions of the Earth; that plants and animals are our relatives; that we are inherently connected to nature. In the beginning days of our Sacred Earth 200 HR Yoga Teacher Training in Guatemala (the first teacher training I

Sacred Earth: An Indigenous Perspective that will change Our Relationship to the Modern World Read More »

Sacred Earth Practices and Climate Activism  

By Courtney Elmes In recent years, I have been exploring how the intersections of Sacred Earth practices and Climate Activism interweave and balance out. What is obvious to me now, though perhaps worlds apart for some, is that both come together naturally, entwining with ease when one cares deeply for the Earth.  First, to dive

Sacred Earth Practices and Climate Activism   Read More »