
Envision: The Art of Flourishing
“Sankalpa” in Sanskrit refers to a deeply held intention aligned with truth.
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“Sankalpa” in Sanskrit refers to a deeply held intention aligned with truth.

Christy’s bringing a new flow sequence for the hammock!

Christy’s bringing a new flow sequence for the hammock! After a gentle warm-up, we’ll move through a slow and mindful aerial flow sequence

Ready for a fun and unique experience? After a gentle warm-up, Christy will lead you through a slow and mindful aerial flow sequence

Now that social media has become an extension of our own communities, a lot of negative perspectives and habits have made their way from the digital world to our real one. By becoming aware of your emotions and actions, you can get past the bad side of social media and enjoy the company of your social circle.

As we all come out of isolation, I find myself teetering between wanting to hang back in the world of the remote, or to bring myself deeply into community.

Oh, avoidance. It’s often soaked with judgement and disguised as a different and “better” plan.

Pay attention to your inner experiences without trying to change or hold onto them.


Once this love is realized, all fear disappears, and the true talents of that person emerge.

What sort of teacher would I be if I didn’t share some of my “less than” moments, some of my epic fails?

I’ll give you a hint: they’re not the three you’re thinking of.



The good news is that we can train our minds to be useful and happy.

2 questions + 1 principle = 3 yogic guides

Plus, an exclusive discount for Breathe readers!

The one thing you can always change is your mind.
How I started making more space for meditation in my schedule.

May it be a catalyst for living more balanced and compassionate lives.


Shifting our way of being can help improve our connection with those around us.




When was the last time you took time to thank yourself?

How my first experience with Kundalini Yoga changed the course of my life.


A free video about Emotional Freedom Tapping (EFT).

Understanding the trauma exposure response is crucial to preventing harm to yourself – and others.

The power is the animal’s softness within, not the spiky protective layer.

Understanding the Sanskrit work ‘maitri,’ with the help of Pema Chodron.

When we know better, may we do better.

Qigong is good for almost anything, especially if you ask a qigong teacher. But, does science back it up when it comes to immunity?


The baseline we create in class can invoke a sense of peacefulness that becomes the new normal.

Finding courage in the face of life’s uncertainties.

It’s time we get ready for sustained study, struggle, and focus.

Ask yourself these questions when deciding “so what now?”

The only way out of pain and discomfort is through.

In this third heart to heart, the JOY founder and teacher shares her most-loved books as a yoga student and teacher.

We’re still all in it together.

Understanding childhood wounds and generational trauma is an important part of the conversation.


In this second heart to heart, the JOY founder and teacher shares a journaling practice for new yoga teachers.


Plus, how owning it, no matter the outcome, can be freeing and empowering.

Try this technique the next time you’re feeling distracted.


Take it one point at a time, and notice the changes in yourself and others.

Especially powerful to use during the COVID-19 pandemic.



According to Kundalini Yoga technologies.


Reflections on having compassion for ourselves and others during times of uncertainty.

Starting with deciding who gets a front-row seat in your life

When you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.

The kids’ edition of our monthly ‘Mindfulness of Emotions’ column

Check in with the “Creature of Curiosity” using these three questions.




Recommendations to generate those “good” chemicals.
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