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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.
Sound Baths: everything you need to know about the ancient practice of sound healing
Here at The Yoga Common, we offer sound baths (along with a yin yoga practice) at both our NYC and Austin studios, an in-person experience that is quite different than the other yoga practices that we offer. We thought we’d take a minute to give some background on sound baths, along with some tips on how to prepare for them.
Our Story, featured in VoyageAustin Magazine
Erica and Cynthia, sisters and co-owners of The Yoga Common, were recently interviewed for VoyageAustin, an online magazine that shares authentic stories from small businesses, local institutions, independent artists and entrepreneurs in Austin.
Homemade Turmeric Latte
Warm yourself up with a tasty and comforting Turmeric Latte, and get your anti-inflammatory boost! This recipe uses fresh turmeric, fresh ginger and stick cinnamon. Ground spices work too, but the whole spices infuse beautifully into the plant milk (while ground spices tend to sink to the bottom of the cup).
Why a gratitude practice really works
We’re wired by our evolutionary biology to easily notice the negatives in our lives (the “threats” to our survival). With practice, though, we can train our prefrontal cortex to notice and appreciate positive experiences.
How yoga can help you notice yourself
If you haven’t yet read The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk, drop what you’re doing and bump it up your reading list. While it describes van der Kolk’s research and experiences in treating traumatic stress, his insights have tremendous value for – frankly – anybody.
We’re changing our name
Erica and Cynthia here… We have some big news to share: we’re changing our name! When we first took on our studio space in Murray Hill 15 years ago, it was already known as Mang’Oh Yoga. At the time, we felt no need to change the name, so we stuck with it. However, we’ve spent the last year making significant changes to our business operations…
How to slow down
As hints of a pre-Covid “normal” life start to nudge us back into a lifestyle of busyness, our yoga practice is a reminder to slow down, breathe, and savor the moments. As a transition to a new normal might not come easily to everyone, here are some tips on how to slow down, one step at a time:
Savory Chickpea Pancakes
Possibly the easiest recipe you’ll ever come across, these savoury chickpea pancakes are about as tasty as they are quick and simple to make. They’re a high-fibre, cholesterol-free alternative to omelettes, with a culinary tradition originating in Italy (apparently) and adopted in various parts of the world.
Repetition is the Key to Forming Habits
Repetition is the key to hacking your brain to form good habits – or so the science suggests. A study published in Psychological Review demonstrated that, contrary to what you might have thought, the formation of new habits doesn’t really depend on how much you enjoy the action in question – it depends on how often you repeat it.
Easy Homemade Almond Milk
Homemade almond milk is really easy to make, and relatively affordable if you buy your almonds in bulk. Plus, it’s a good deal more nutrient-dense than storebought almond milk, which has a low percentage of actual almonds and a whole lot of additives. Remember to keep the leftover pulp to add to smoothies, oatmeal or muffin mix – your gut bugs will thank you!
12 ways to take care of your mental wellbeing in tough times
As the city of New York recovers from the devastating impacts of the recent floods, it’s more important than ever to be intentional about looking after ourselves. Here are 12 actionable steps that you can take to care for your mental health and build resilience in a stressful period.
Lockdown Yoga Learnings: an interview with NY Yoga + Life Mag
Andrea Lodico, our Teacher Training program director, recently joined the editor of NY Yoga + Life Mag for a lovely chat between yogis. Watch the video to hear about how the current moment, as we emerge from lockdown, is pivotal as a time of reevaluation and refocusing and lots more.
Muriel’s Black Bean Beet Burgers
Here at Mang'Oh, we love discovering food that nourishes the body and soul. This burger recipe ticks all those boxes and more: it's fully whole-food plant-based, packed with fibre, protein, healthy fats, complex carbohydrates, antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds – and it's very tasty with great texture.
Dimple Patel shares her Mang’Oh Teacher Training experience
We approached former teacher trainees who have completed our 200-hour Teacher Training program, to share a bit about their journey with yoga, and their experience with the Mang’Oh community and training. Here is Dimple Patel.
Keeping Cool with Yoga
Summer is here in all its glory, with early mornings, beautiful sunshine and long evenings. But it can get a bit sweltering, and not everyone wants to (or can) resort to indoor temperature-controlled environments or swimming pools to cool down. Thankfully, yoga tradition has some great techniques to cool your body, with special breathing exercises and cooling postures. And of course, foods can also help keep us hydrated and cool.
Rahul Sarin shares his mang’Oh Teacher Training experience
Rahul Sarin is a graduate of mang'Oh yoga's 200-hour Teacher Training program. He recently took the time to share his experience with us for our blog. "Teacher training has been a step taken to further deepen my own practice and also offer guidance to my family/friends/colleagues about the benefits of yoga." Get to know Rahul, his yoga journey and some great bits of advice for anyone who's thinking of joining the mang'Oh Teacher Training.