Often when someone comes to yoga it is because of asana – the workout or the stretching. That is one very small piece of a yoga practice. In fact, outside of the 8 limbed path, it is only mentioned 3 times in Patanjali’s yoga sutras. Pantajali’s 8 limbs wake us up to our highest potential… Read more »
Claire showed up with a big YES I AM HERE. In 2015 she signed up for our yoga teacher training and has been an incredibly peaceful and consistent presence since. She’s explored the range of ODD classes over her years, always attentive to what she needs. This year was no different. Showing up for weekly… Read more »
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Hector walks in January 2019 and by March 2019 he was winning yoga challenges and earning a spot in our annual Make Awesome Happen course… and the rest is history! Hector has been showing up for himself and this community with dedication and fire from day one. He tries new classes, was the first On… Read more »
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This is a long post… because there is SO much to learn from the time pregnancy begins into the next chapter of postpartum you. With anything major in life- it’s best to have a team, support system, and resources by your side. Below are resources for pregnancy and postpartum – instagram accounts, One Down Dog… Read more »
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Fundraisers, donations, and community support has always been foundational at One Down Dog. This year online was no different. You all rallied together to support various causes as well as each other. Check out how much ODD donated, how much you raised, and how many individuals have access to yoga thanks to your dedication and… Read more »
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Meeting in Motherhood: Community, Yoga, and Postpartum Support Online group co-facilitated by Shana Kale and Joana Allis, hosted by One Down Dog. Live on Zoom, Tuesdays from 1 to 2pm (Pacific Time) March 30th-May 4th, 2021 GET REGISTERED >> Motherhood can open a veil to a new world that can be deep, profound, loving, challenging,… Read more »
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This is your invitation to join the One Down Dog family. YOU are welcome here just as you are, with what you already have. We work with what we’ve got one day at a time, one down dog at a time. Part of our mission statement includes the following: We are committed to creating a welcoming… Read more »
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We have LOVED reading your reflection responses from last week’s newsletter. Take some time to read about growth, moments of pride, and advice to our past (and future) selves. How have you changed in 2020? “With so little within our control, I’ve been working on choosing the things, experience and people that truly bring me… Read more »
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Nikita Chaudhry just joined the teaching team at One Down Dog! You can currently find her teaching our FIT and BUTT classes online (but keep an eye out for more)! We’re so excited for you to join the ODDfam- tell us about yourself! Actor, activist, educator, mover & shaker of things. I’m an NYU Tisch… Read more »
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Heyyyyyy friends! It’s your friendly Director of Steez back again for ODD’s Holiday Gift Guide 2020 edition! Needless to say, this year has been a TRIP, and being able to create a soothing space to practice at home has been so important for my sanity. Here are some of my fave stress-relieving gift ideas that… Read more »
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