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Like countless yoga teachers across the world, you're navigating the gig economy, building community, and sharing the life-changing practice of yoga, which is why LOTUS is your go-to guide!
With extensive experience in teaching, training, and managing yoga studios, she understands the intricacies of the yoga world, from its ancient origins to its modern-day practice.
Why Chair Yoga?
by Rudy Peirce --- When I told a student of mine last summer that my next advanced teacher training would be for chair-supported practice...
Oct 23, 20243 min read
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The Great Turning & The Stories of These Times
by Rachel Allen --- My heart hurts most days. In my heart exists a grief so vast and wide for all of us. Other times, fear grips me and...
Oct 15, 20246 min read
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How Thinking about Fashion Plates Helps You Plan Your Yoga Class
by Sage Rountree Have you ever opened your drawers—or your closet—preparing to get dressed, then decide you need to get out your spinning...
May 20, 20243 min read
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The Space Between: Navigating Life’s Transitions with Yoga
by Liza Bertini One of my favorite quotes, so sweetly stated by Marilyn Ferguson, is “It is not so much that we’re afraid of change or so...
Apr 29, 20244 min read
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Insomnia: Decoding Why We Wake Up at Midnight, 2am, or Dawn
by Lauren Gernady Sleep, I love you so much, and yet, I fear you. Sleep is king; the power sleep lords over us is greater than all the...
Mar 14, 202410 min read
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Craft Your Own Metta Meditation and Discover Your Personal Path to Peace
In the world of yoga and mindfulness, Metta meditation stands out as a powerful practice. It's a practice that cultivates compassion,...
Feb 15, 20242 min read
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Metta Meditation: Making the World a Better Place
by Liza Bertini Metta, a Pali word translating to "loving-kindness" or "benevolence," lies at the heart of this ancient Buddhist...
Feb 7, 20243 min read
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Nurturing Growth: A Yoga Teacher's Guide to Reflecting on the Past Year
By Liza Bertini For yoga teachers, December not only marks the end of a calendar year but also an opportunity for profound...
Dec 28, 20233 min read
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Making Your Yoga Classes Inclusive and Accessible
by Rachel Allen What does a welcoming environment feel like to you? How do you go about creating that for your students? This is always a...
Oct 15, 20233 min read
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It's A Personal Journey | Tools for Mental Health
by Rae Broderick I am a yoga guide and I take medication to treat anxiety and depression. For a long time, the above truth would have...
Oct 10, 20235 min read
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5 Meaningful Ways for Yoga Teachers to Celebrate International Day of Peace on September 21
by Liza Bertini It's that time of the year again when the world takes a collective deep breath and celebrates International Day of Peace...
Sep 20, 20233 min read
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Why Yoga Teachers Should Lead Retreats
by Liza Bertini “You must retreat to remind yourself of your own truth and inner fire.” – Brie Doyle, You Should Leave Now: Going on...
May 30, 20236 min read
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How to Eat in Spring
by Lauren Gernady Birds! I once again wake to the sounds of honking geese, celebrating their return to the north, a visual and auditory...
Mar 22, 20235 min read
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The World Needs More Yoga
by Rachel Allen The World needs more Yoga. What I mean more specifically is that we need more grounded regulated people. We need more...
Mar 9, 20233 min read
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It's the season for Vata Balancing Yoga
By Lauren Gernady Brr, it’s cold out there! As I look out my window, I see leafless trees, icicles festively decorating the gutters, and...
Jan 27, 20236 min read
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The Art and Science of Skillful Sequencing
by Cristie Newhart How to sequence an asana class isn’t a new topic. Teachers have been exploring ways to sequence as long as there have...
Jan 6, 20234 min read
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Autumn Food Guidelines
Vāta consists of the elements air and ether, or space. Without the presence of fire, vāta is a cold dosha. It lacks physical heft due to ...
Oct 13, 20227 min read
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7 Tips to Transition into Fall!
Now that it is officially Autumn, days will continue to become shorter until the Winter Solstice, and with this increasing darkness ...
Oct 10, 20224 min read
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The Nuts and Bolts of Pitta Pacifying Yoga
by Lauren Gernady What is the afterglow you are seeking post yoga practice? Perhaps you hit a sweaty vinyāsa class with the intention to...
Sep 20, 20227 min read
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The Power of Community
by Liza Bertini, Co-Founder of The Thread People are drawn to the practice of yoga for a wide variety of reasons – all of which are...
Aug 16, 20225 min read
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