The Yoga Common Blog
Ideas, inspiration, and a little yoga wisdom.
The Yoga Common Named New York’s Best Yoga Studio!
The Yoga Common has been named the Best Yoga Studio in New York City!
A Day in the Life of… Chintamani Kansas
As a freelance yoga instructor, my schedule varies daily, depending on my clients’ schedules. This is what my typical Monday looks like.
Meet Our Community Class Teachers
We have some excellent teachers joining us to teach free Donation-Based Community Classes this summer, so allow us to introduce a few!
Yoga Nidra - What You Need to Know
Get to doing the practice of “undoing” with Yoga Nidrā.
Yoga for Seniors: a podcast feature
One of our lovely teachers, Chintamani Kansas, was recently interviewed on The Mentors Sessions Podcast with Francesca Cervero. The episode focuses on Yoga for older Adults: together, Chintamani and Francesca discuss many topics ranging from perspectives on teaching seniors, to injury prevention and tips on adapting specific yoga poses using knowledge of biomechanics.
The transformational power of yoga
Ready for some incredible, heart-glowing inspiration? This veteran was told for 15 years that he’d never walk unassisted again. And yet, he was utterly determined to find a way…
How to Banish Muscle Knots with Myofascial Release
Myofascial release is a self-massage technique that is used to release tension and pain in the body's connective tissues, known as fascia. Using a foam roller or massage ball, you apply targeted pressure to specific areas of the body, helping to break up knots and adhesions in the fascia. This can result in improved mobility and flexibility, and decreased pain.