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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.
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: