Bhāvanā translates to “development,” “residence” or “cultivating,” – it is part of the yoga’s understanding of imagination. An emotionally charged visualization of the future. Whether you root for manifestation or good planning or something in between – having a way to stress free plan your dreams is an asset. Bhāvanā is a tool for making… Read more »
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Meet Nicole Eber! New to the #ODDfam but a long time teacher. She’s a teacher’s teacher, joke maker, and unique flow creator. Check out her regular schedule in Eagle Rock: Monday – FLOW – 9:45am Friday – ALIGN – 9:45am Friday – CHILL – 11 Name: Nicole Hometown: Eustis, FL Favorite Place: Yosemite! We travel… Read more »
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A yoga retreat, or what we like to call – a yoga adventure – is an opportunity to connect with all of the limbs of yoga. One Down Dog was created for the community, caring, and conversation that is yoga every damn day. An adventure with like minded new friends, good food, conscious daily practices,… Read more »
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It’s that time of year again! Mama’s day is here, which means it’s time to show all the mothers and mother figures in your life just how much you care. If you’re looking for the perfect gift, look no further than your neighborhood yoga studio. If you haven’t already noticed all of the amazing retail… Read more »
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Meet Niki! She one of our newest teacher at ODD. If you haven’t taken class with her already, get on it! Find her on the schedule in Echo Park and Eagle Rock! In the meantime, you can brush up on all your Niki trivia by reading this post and learning more about the teacher, the… Read more »
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Ciao ODDBalls, For the month of April, the ODD blog is featuring Paula Pister, our resident teacher and yoga health coach. Keep reading to learn more about Paula and then pop on over to our workshops page to sign up for her upcoming workshop, Daily Habits of Yogis. It’s happening on Thursday, April 11 from… Read more »
KEEP READING »What is yantra? यन्त्र A yantra is a mediation device, similar to a mantra or a gazing point. Use a yantra to hold yourself to your meditation: stare at the central point (the bindu), and return there every time you drift away Yantra comes from root yam + suffix tra Yam means to hold, restrain,… Read more »
KEEP READING »If you haven’t already, be sure to check out Part 1 of this post, “How a Yoga Health Coach Starts Her Day” for a detailed conversation about the importance of a morning routine and a detailed outline of what my mornings look like. Ditch perfection. Start small if necessary. Begin with trying some new morning… Read more »
KEEP READING »Paula Pister – busy mom, yoga teacher, and health coach – lets talk morning routine. I have FINALLY — in the last few years — come to the realization that if I don’t have my morning routine crafted — intentional and automated — I will not experience the ease, flow, and productivity that I desire in… Read more »
KEEP READING »If you haven’t heard, the wonderful Hanna Ketai is hosting an Intuitive Crystal Ceremony and Jewelry Making Workshop on May 3rd! It is sure to be awesome. Why? Because she’s awesome and talented and if you don’t believe me, check out her ODDLight feature to confirm. To bring you into the crystal-sphere, Hanna has devised some… Read more »
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