Rituals are a beautiful way to usher in a new day, a new year, or a new moon cycle. A New Moon Ritual is intentional and requires presence. By embracing the moments of the ritual fully, you show gratitude for the new cycle of life that is about to begin. In 6 simple steps, you …
2020 made a name for itself in both good ways and bad. It was a year of learning, adjusting, accepting, and fighting, but we made it to the end, and we are grateful. In honor of all the hard things accomplished and experienced this year, it is time to set new intentions for 2021. It …
In essence, Yoga teaches us how to transition. Its cultivation of balance and equanimity within allows us to move and breath with ease through changes and shifts. It can be difficult for the body/mind to catch up to the seasonal and cyclical changes happening in nature, but through both yoga and meditation, we develop our …
For many, the ritual of attending in person yoga classes is an important part of the experience. The drive away from work or home symbolizes the beginning of ‘me time’ and the warm light of the studio invites you to let go of what’s going on outside. But, in the everchanging cycles of life, we …
2020 has been a challenging year to be a small business, but with the support of our Sanskrit Moon community, we know that we can come back stronger in 2021! The Holiday Season is the perfect time of year to join a small business community and show your support in a variety of ways. Below …
It is a common misconception that the use of props is a sign of weakness. In fact, by using props, one more easily sets the conditions for the body to experience the benefits of a particular asana (position). Because every human body is different, it is unrealistic to think that everyone can practice at the …
Yoga was originally communicated in the ancient Indian language Sanskrit. Over time, the Sanskrit terms were translated into English, but because there are major differences in the languages, it is difficult to define the Sanskrit terms with complete accuracy in English. It is important to remember this, for multiple translations of terms or larger texts …
Would you believe it if someone told you 90% of yoga happens off the mat? Yoga is a practice of love, compassion, gratitude, and commitment to oneself and to the collective. Sometimes we can’t make it to our mats, but that doesn’t mean that our yoga practice has stopped. When we practice yoga off the …