Beauty comes from within. From the foods we eat and the energy we allow into and out of the body. But we can always use a little help on the …
How to Make the Most of Your Yoga Retreat Experience
Are you thinking about attending a yoga retreat (like our Signature Yoga Vacation) for the first time, but are feeling a little intimidated? Or maybe you’ve eagerly signed up for …
Bringing the Yamas and Niyamas to Everyday Life
Bringing the Yamas and Niyamas to Everyday Life Yoga teachers often talk about “taking yoga off the mat,” but many Western yoga students have no idea how. It helps to …
Journey to the Deep
Dr. Arezou Ghane is a psychologist specializing in mind-body healing, 200 E-RYT, professor, and founder of Auteur Health and Wellness. Dr. Ghane combines her love of movement, the wisdom of …
5 Things to Know Before You Try Yin Yoga
5 Things to Know Before You Try Yin Yoga From Baptiste and Anusara to hip-hop flow and goat yoga, there are almost too many yoga styles out there to count. …
5 Ways Yoga Teacher Training Will Help Deepen Your Practice
Yoga teacher training (YTT) – which is, of course, how you get certified to teach – is a bit of a misnomer. YTTs are actually just as much about diving …
Ashtanga & Vinyasa Yoga Retreat
Experience the best yoga holiday with re-knowned Basia Lipska Larsen. Located on the beautiful island of Koh Samui, this retreat is the perfect opportunity to enrich your yoga practice and …
How to Start Exploring the Other Seven Limbs of Yoga
If you’ve taken many yoga classes, you’ve probably heard teachers say something like, “Yoga has eight components, and the poses are only one of them.” The eight-limbed path of yoga …
Top Wellness Trends to Watch in 2019
At Vikasa, we believe in being educated and informed about the latest ideas in the wellness world. New wellness trends are forever popping up, giving us new ways to eat, …
Chocolate-Coated Granola Snack Bars
These bars are a favorite on our Signature Yoga Vacations because they make the perfect pre or post yoga snack! They also are a great fast recipe to mix up …
DIY Coconut and Almond Milk
With more and more people moving away from regular dairy milk, plant-based milk alternatives are becoming increasingly popular. At Vikasa Life Cafe, we use both of these delicious dairy alternatives …
How to Prevent Post-Retreat Blues
Committing to a yearly retreat can also be a powerful goal. Setting aside time each year to reflect, refresh and gain new perspective can be an incredibly powerful gift to …
