Entries by Melissa Williams

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 […]

The Great Remembering

“Whatever we believe about how we got to be the extraordinary creatures we are today is far less important than bringing our intellect to bear on how do we get together now around the world and get out of the mess that we’ve made. That’s the key thing now. Never mind how we got to […]

Yoga Junction Retreat to Costa Rica

June 4-10, 2017 with Jen Soule 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 […]

YTT: Psychology of Yoga

July 12, 12:45-3:45 p.m. Join psychologist and yoga instructor, Ann Bortz for this incredible workshop. In this intensive you’ll learn: How yoga can impact the nervous system; How these physiological changes impact psychological functioning and more. 4 CEUS/$80.

Q: I’m overweight. Can I still do yoga? A: Yogis come in all shapes and sizes and yoga can be beneficial for everyone. If you’re new to yoga, try our Align & Restore class or Align & Flow L1 to get accustomed to the movements and the practice of using your breath to fuel your […]

YTT: 200 Hour Program

Join us April 2018! Are you ready to grow? Our Yoga Alliance-registered 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Program offers an in-depth study of yoga, helping students move with confidence into the teaching role. During this 12 month journey, you’ll learn history, philosophy, anatomy, physiology, asana, pranayama and more. In addition, our program includes Yoga Therapeutics, […]

Wild Horses, Wild Heart

It’s said that Horses are gate keepers to other worlds. Worlds that rest just behind a shimmering veil of wonderment and infinity. Time slows when you’re in their presence, and moments grow expansive. Holding everything from peace and serenity to waves of tears and pain, Horses invite an expression and ownership of authenticity. Perceiving emotion […]