Hasta Bandha - Hand Lock

Many postures require us to weight our hands which can cause discomfort and damage to our wrists (ie. downward dog, upper plank, hand balances). Hasta bandha allows us to both ground to…

Pranayama - Breathing Exercises

  The word Pranayama can be broken down into two parts.  Prana refers to the infinite in everything, the universal life force, respiration and power.  Ayama means to increase, prolong, stretch or…

What is Ayurveda?

Ayurveda is a system of traditional medicine native to India, and practiced in other parts of the world as a form of alternative medicine. In Sanskrit, the word Ayurveda comprises the words…

5 Ways to Stay Balanced for the Holidays

Have holidays of the past left you feeling drained or unbalanced?  Feeling emotionally grounded and energetic will help you enjoy the upcoming holiday season.  Here are 5 tips to keep you happy,…

Seven Tips for Winter

As winter lays her cold and dark grip on us, we can seek out ways to feel nourished, grounded and joyous.  The snow covered trees speaks…

Three Part Yogic Breath

In this edition of the Om Studio Anna Colin leads practitioners through a safe and effective version of the yogic 3-part breath. Explore how to breathe deeply, evenly and effectively in your…

Cold & Cough Fighter Tea

3-6 black pepper corns
2 whole green cardamom pods
1 tsp fennel seeds
water
2-4 slices fresh ginger root
Elderberry Juice, grape juice or 1/2 juiced lemon…

To Demo or not to Demo?

After a number of years teaching, and a whole bunch of teacher training programs, Anna Colin and Ally Bogard discuss their perspective on the act of demoing while teaching a yoga class.…

Deepen Your Practice Immersion Information

We have been receiving a lot of questions about our exciting new 4-day immersion, Deepen Your Practice. Whether you are considering the teacher training program, are mid-way through the certification process, or…

Palming Meditation

Anna Colin leads practitioners through a short exercise and meditation to rejuvenate the physical body, deepen the breath, increase prana into the eyes and brain. Share this podcast with co-workers and bring…

Ghee Recipe

Want to make your own delicious ghee? Follow this very simple recipe:

1. Cut up organic unsalted butter into smaller chunks and place in a…

Kappalabhati Pranayama

This is pranayama technique to increase agni, immunity, heat, metabolism, clarity, intuition, and breath within the body.

Sama Vritti Pranayama - Equal Wavelength Breath

In this brief edition of Gaiatri Yoga’s Om Studio you will be lead through a pranayama practice known as Sama Vritti. This is a calming and balancing breath that can be used…

Three Part Yogic Breath

In this edition of the Om Studio Anna Colin leads practitioners through a safe and effective version of the yogic 3-part breath. Explore how to breathe deeply, evenly and effectively in your…

Ayurvedic Spring time Tips

From food to herbs to proper body care Anna Colin offers spring time tips from an Ayurvedic practitioner’s point of view. Cleanse, shed, and get ready for a season of growth and…

Bhastrika Pranayama

In this Podcast, learn Bhastrika Pranayama, an incredibly powerful, toning and deeply effective breath technique to increase cardiovascular health, immunity, and overall vitality.

Active and Passive Hand Adjustments

A quick but effective overview of simple adjustments a teacher can offer a student to create a positive response while utilizing hands-on enhancements.

Spring Ayurvedic Food Chart

A seasonal chart of tri-doshic foods and herbs to follow for optimal health this Spring.

Ayurvedic Winter Tips

Amongst the Winter Solstice and deeper into the cold, the dry aspects of the season create the risk of the doshas Vata and Kapha to run the risk of becoming unbalanced.  The…