All Things Samkhya Blog

Samkhya is Sanskrit for the overarching Indian philosophy encompassing Ayurveda, Yoga, and Tantra; teachings on the body, mind, and soul. It brings me great satisfaction to share the best of what I learn of this ancient wisdom with you. Together we can apply it to our wild, wonderful, and challenging world.

What is Yoga Therapy?

What is Yoga Therapy?

Have you ever wondered why one type of yoga practice benefits one person and wreaks havoc on someone else? You are not alone. We are multi-faceted, complex, fascinating creatures and we all need to take different approaches to health and wellness. That’s where yoga therapy comes in.

Simple and Still Do Not Mean Easy

Simple and Still Do Not Mean Easy

In the busy, highly stimulating world we live in today, finding physical stillness, let alone mental stillness, is almost impossible. We have grown accustomed to a world of instant gratification and shortcuts, and sometimes bring these expectations to our mats.

Even if our minds were capable of doing 10 things at once, our bodies cannot keep up. More and more people are turning to yoga for relief from stressful, chaotic lives. In particular, they’re turning to Yin and Restorative Yoga.

A Yogi’s Required Reading List

A Yogi’s Required Reading List

There is always so much more to learn. My purse is always unnecessarily heavy because I will never leave the house without at least one tome to page through at any free moment I can find. Here is a list of my most cherished books that have made the biggest impact on my yoga practice, my teaching and my life. Enjoy, yogis!

hi, i’m meghan

 

Thanks for stopping by! I am a yoga therapist, yoga teacher, Yin teacher trainer, and ayurvedic health counselor, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  These practices are my dharma, my calling in life, and my goal is to use them to help others live more healthy and balanced lives.