Entries by Melissa Williams

An Ode to Poses & Pints

Join us this Summer for some good local brew stretch your tastebuds and come try a few but before you dive in and sip on a beer we have an invitation, read it right here: join us for yoga get limber and laugh then after savasana take hold of a glass sit down at the […]

5 Reasons Runners Should Do Yoga

In our active community, we often see a lot of runners who are trying to deal or heal from injury. But with a steady yoga practice, you can prevent these injuries from occurring, increasing flexibility, strength and stability.

Spring 2015 - Gaiam and Kids Yoga

It’s a rainy afternoon at Yoga Junction, a small-town Colorado studio on Main Street in Louisville, nestled between a barber shop and a florist. With the kids seated on their mats, Laura rings the tingsha, two small brass cymbals strung together, their delicate chime slowly fading away. “We’re going to start with three oms,” Laura says to the kids, their eyes glued to her. “Om is a really beautiful sound that makes you feel peaceful,” she adds, before leading them through a sing-songy version of yoga’s classic tenor. The kids join in with confidence and a soft sense of pride. “I like to put my hands at my heart when I do it, too,” a blonde girl beams.

Costa Rica Surf, Spa & Yoga Retreat

with Melissa & Jen
June 2-8, 2019
Santa Teresa, Costa Rica

Join Yoga Junction for a surf, spa, and yoga retreat at the spectacular yoga-centric Pranamar Villas. Located on the pristine beaches of the quaint surfing town of Santa Teresa, on the Nicoya Peninsula of Costa Rica, Pranamar is an intimate and environmentally-conscious oceanfront hotel recently built on beautiful Playa Hermosa. World-class surfing for all levels is located just steps away and yoga is offered in a gorgeous open-air yoga shala, adjacent to the resorts beautiful infinity pools.

Why Should I Practice Yoga Nidra?

What is Yoga Nidra? Yoga Nidra is a deeply restorative and healing practice of guided meditation that promotes conscious relaxation for us physicaly, emotionally, and mentally. Why should I try Yoga Nidra? In Yoga Nidra you will leave the waking state, go past the dreaming state and then go into a deep sleep, yet remain […]