The Yoga Pantry

"When you become aware of the three gunas, you can rise above their influence and act from your highest Self." — The Bhagavad Gita Hey lovely, look at me go, with yet another Yogi Note so soon, not that anyone is receiving them :( But I persevere nonetheless, in hope that my email deliverability woes will soon be over... fingers and toes crossed! In the last Yogi Note, I talked to you about the doshas. On a somewhat similar vein, the Tri Gunas are also important energies within our bodies, so...

“When the winds of Vata blow, the fire of Pitta burns, and the waters of Kapha flow in harmony, the song of life is in tune.” – Ayurvedic proverb Hello, my friend...unfortunaltey, I'm still having issues with my email deliverability, which is why you haven't heard from me in months! Fingers crossed this email gets through to you today. If you could add natasya@theyogapantry to your list of approved recipients, that would be great. On Monday, I drew a mudra from the mudra deck of cards that...

"Your sacred space is where you can find yourself again and again." — Joseph Campbell Hey lovely, It's been a few weeks since I've been able to work up the enthusiasm to write another Yogi Note. It seems I've been in a bit of a funk, but thankfully I feel like I'm coming back into the light again :) Maybe you can relate... How are you doing? Really. This time of year can feel a little in-between, can’t it? We had some wild weather and we’ve moved through the stillness of the solstice, we’ve...

“In the depths of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer.” – Albert Camus 🌞 Hey lovely, Today is the Winter Solstice the longest night of the year (yay sleepy time and introverts Christmas 😂) and the turning point toward light. There’s something beautifully poetic about this day: a quiet stillness, a deep pause, and a reminder that even in the darkest moment, the return of the sun is already underway. I always think of the solstice as the exhale of the year. A...

"Solitude matters, and for some people, it’s the air they breathe." — Susan Cain Hey lovely, I’ve been thinking a lot lately about energy, not prana, or breath, or the kind we build up in class, but the kind of energy it takes just to be in the world. You see, I’m an introvert. But I’m often told, “You don’t seem like one.” Maybe it’s because I can teach a room full of people, host a workshop, and speak with confidence. People tend to comment when I'm quiet, which is quite amusing for me as...

“As we grow in awareness, we grow in choice. And that’s where the magic lives.” - Anon Happy Wednesday ☺️ only a couple more days until the long weekend, yahoooo! Let's talk energies, so you can make the most out of your mini break (if you get one that is). Ever had one of those days where you feel totally inspired, clear-headed, and on top of the world… followed by another where you can barely peel yourself off the couch or everything feels just a little chaotic? 🖐️Me. All. The. Time!!!!!...

“Your heart knows the way. Run in that direction.” – Rumi Happy Thursday, I've been wondering what to write about, so it's taken me a couple of weeks to come out with a new Yogi Note. I think this one's a good un ☺️ Let's talk about intuition, how yoga not only teaches us to stretch, strengthen, and breathe, but also to tune in to the quieter, wiser parts of ourselves. The parts that don’t shout, but gently nudge. The parts that already know what we need physically, emotionally,...

“Yoga is not about touching your toes, it’s about what you learn on the way down.” – Unknown Hey lovely, Ever noticed how much lighter you feel after a yoga class? How even a few minutes of sitting quietly with your breath can shift your whole mood? It’s not just in your head (though your head definitely benefits too) it’s real. Yoga and meditation have this amazing way of helping us feel more human and more whole, especially when life gets a bit… well, lifey. And here’s the best part:...

“You don’t have to be fully healed to show up. You just have to feel safe enough to begin.” – Unknown Hey lovely, Have you ever stepped onto your mat and felt like something deeper than just your muscles were stretching? Like your body was holding onto more than just tension from a long day? That’s because yoga doesn’t just work on the physical body; it also touches the places where our stories, stress, and sometimes even our wounds live. I was recently approached about teaching a private...

“How you do anything is how you do everything.”– Unknown Well hello autumn, Along with the change of seasons also comes a change in energy, seasonal colds and maybe a feeling of sluggishness or a dip in mood. This is definitely a time to stay off social media, connect with friends and family and wrap yourself up in the warmth of community. And I gotta say we have a beautiful warm and inviting community at The Yoga Pantry. I have been covering the Yin classes for Cami over the past two weeks...