If you’ve ever taken a Yoga class, chances are that your teacher guided you to position your body in a shape called Warrior pose. Today I’m going to try something new: I’ll teach you the history behind the names of…
Eight Limbs of Yoga Finale – Focus, Meditation, & Transcendence
Hello lovely friends. This article is the last in a year-long series exploring the Eight…
by Leila La Fontaine December 9, 2023
How to Practice Pratyahara or Sense Withdrawal, one of the Eight Limbs of Yoga
Hello Friends, and Happy October! This month we’re continuing our study of the Eight Limbs…
by Leila La Fontaine October 6, 2023
The Importance of Deep Breathing, with Science-Backed data
Hello! Welcome, or welcome back to my website where I write to share my knowledge…
by Leila La Fontaine September 4, 2023
Practicing Svadhyaya or Self-Study to Make Peace with your Past
Hello friends, Welcome to June! I’m publishing this just after Memorial Day. As I spent…
by Leila La Fontaine May 31, 2023
The Yoga Niyamas -10 ways to incorporate Faith into your daily life
In this Easter Season, I thought it a fitting time to unpack the tricky subject…
by Leila La Fontaine April 7, 2023
Chakra & Color Therapy Experiment Conclusions – What Worked & What Didn’t
Welcome back friends, family, and yogis. This month I have an exciting report to share…
by Leila La Fontaine March 8, 2023
Non-Violence and Truthfulness – Exploring the Yamas to Nurture Love
Happy February, Friends! During this beautiful winter month when some of us celebrate Valentine’s Day…
by Leila La Fontaine February 5, 2023
The Eight Limbs of Yoga – How to take your Practice off the Mat, into your Daily Life
Today I’m summarizing the Eight Limbs of Yoga – a holistic approach to spiritual self-transformation…
by Leila La Fontaine January 9, 2023
How to Introduce Grace into your daily life this Holiday Season
Hello friends, and Happy December. This month I have an interesting intention for us all…
by Leila La Fontaine December 9, 2022
This is 40: Reflections on Aging, Presence, and Seizing the Present
Hello Friends, It’s my birthday month – Woohoo! And it’s a milestone year… Full transparency…
by Leila La Fontaine November 15, 2022
Rediscovering Creativity by Exploring our Sacral Chakra Energy
Happy October! Today I’ll dive into why discovering, honing or expressing our Creativity is so…
by Leila La Fontaine October 11, 2022
Put on your Big Girl Pants – Re-discovering your Self-Discipline
Forward – September 2022 Hello Friends! This month’s theme is Self-Discipline, and I’ve got to…
by Leila La Fontaine September 8, 2022
Practicing Kindness – Practical tips and Chakra Energy Techniques
Hello all, Happy August! My theme of the month is Practicing Kindness. To be honest,…
by Leila La Fontaine August 17, 2022
Freedom – How to Celebrate during Seasons of Restriction
Today I’ll share some of my reflections on how to experience freedom regardless of your…
by Leila La Fontaine July 8, 2022
Un-Slump Yourself Part 2 – through Self-Study, Intuitive Listening, and Design Thinking
Do you listen to the many voices in your head? It’s tricky to identify which…
by Leila La Fontaine June 15, 2022
Un-slump Yourself – through Saucha or Cleanliness
If you're experiencing a slump, read on to learn how Saucha, which is Sanskrit for…
by Leila La Fontaine May 1, 2022
Introduction to the Chakras and Color Therapy – Offerings to Brighten our Energy
Hello Friends! Today, we’ll be learning about the concept of Chakras – the 7 energy…
by Leila La Fontaine April 12, 2022
Grappling, Vulnerability, and Cultivating Courage to Face your Fears.
In this post, we’ll dissect our challenges and view them with a different lens. I’ll…
by Leila La Fontaine March 1, 2022
Let me Re-Introduce Myself – Teaching Yoga and New Plans for 2022
Hello Friends, Long Time! A few months ago, I shared on Instagram that I had…
by Leila La Fontaine January 27, 2022
Always Alone and Never Alone – The Case for Intentional Solitude for Introverts
During the heart of our Pandemic lockdown, I had an epiphany that I had to…
by Leila La Fontaine June 4, 2021
My Birth Story Part 1 – Overcoming Preeclampsia
Hello Friends, I have a very special post for you today; I’m finally ready to…
by Leila La Fontaine May 21, 2021
Learning to Smile Again – My Journey Throughout the Pandemic
I’m back, and I’ve missed you! Let me first apologize for my absence. This blog…
by Leila La Fontaine April 18, 2021