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 »
The 8 limbs wake us up to our highest potential and truest self! The Yamas and Niyamas are the first 2 of these 8 limbs and provide tools to reduce suffering as we interact with ourselves and the world. YAMAS – relationship with the world (RELATIONSHIP) NIYAMAS – personal observances (LIFESTYLE) The niyamas offer a… Read more »
For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we launched a campaign called Nipple Mafia. Beyond Yoga had a conversation about it with One Down Dog CEO, Jessica Rosen.
This past Saturday, I attended a friend’s backyard birthday party. It was a familiar scene as we gathered under the trees, drinks in hand, catching up around the fire pit. Then Gel gave me that sly smile: “Did you bring your cards?” I did—I almost always do. So then and there we sat down on… Read more »
Each month we bring a teacher into the #ODDlight and illuminate their interests, practices, and who they are. There is a real person behind those people you see in the studio! Name: Liza Lucia Stratton Thoms Nick Name: Lulu, Grizz, Luchita Hometown: Fairfax, CA up in the SF Bay Area Favorite Place: Swimming in the ocean/floating in a river or lake… Read more »
HOW is it already 2016? WHAT HAPPENED TO 2015!? Well – here’s the lowdown. One Down Dog opened the Eagle Rock location! We gained TONS of new teachers and saw some ODDfamily spread out across the country. New classes and types were added, our first Sculpt/Sweat training, a new Massage Therapist, MIND our donation meditation class,… Read more »
The get is in the give! It’s hard to come up with unique gifts that align with what somebody wants and what you want for them. Shopping at your ODD-est little yoga home can lead the way to a sweet simple gift that says “hey! I thought lots about you! To help you find that… Read more »
We’re thrilled to welcome Laura Jenkins, our new massage therapist in Silverlake location of One Down Dog! Click here to read Laura’s bio. Why should I incorporate Massage Therapy into my fitness/wellness regimen? You take your car in for a tune-up, or an oil change right? Well, think of your body as your vehicle. … Read more »
Each month we will be bringing a teacher into the #ODDlight and illuminating their interests, practices, and who they are. There is a real person behind those teachers and it’s their knowledge filtered through their own experiences that make them that person that pulls you into class. This month, get to know Molly O’Neill, queen of alignment and… Read more »
When I first signed up for yoga teacher training, I was constantly second-guessing myself. I worried about not being “good enough” at yoga. I mean, I couldn’t even do a headstand yet! Who was I to be a yoga teacher? Why would anyone want to take my yoga class if I couldn’t even do a… Read more »
