Thinking about signing up for a yoga teacher training (YTT) but not sure which one is right for you? With so many options out there—from weekend intensives to luxury retreats—it can be overwhelming to know which YTT is legit and which ones… well, aren’t.

The truth is, not all yoga teacher training programs are created equal. Some will give you an incredible, life-changing education, while others might leave you wondering, Did I just waste my time and money?

I sit and look at half a coconut shell filled with dry corn kernels, lentils, and black beans. I am in the Mexican jungle and just had Montezuma's revenge in the bathroom. Now I sit in a circle of people in Tulum, blissfully unaware of what’s about to happen. I can’t feign being in squalor. My boyfriend and I are at a bougie yoga wellness resort about to embark on a Temazcal ceremony.

Thinking about YTT but not sure if it's right for you? Explore 5 signs you’re ready & how teacher training can transform your practice & confidence.

As someone who has been deeply immersed in the study and practice of chakras for years, I’m excited to share my insights with you. Currently, I’m writing a book on chakras, delving into the intricate details of each energy center and how we can harness their power in our daily lives. I often weave chakra teachings into my Sunday Service classes and lead specialized workshops that focus on balancing these vital energy centers.

It’s time for me to speak out about my experience with Baptiste Yoga— why I left, why I no longer teach the methodology, and why I may have been in a yoga cult.

The Manipura Chakra is the third chakra, known as Solar Plexus Chakra. Our ego lives here. It is a place of fire. Anger can block this energy center leaving us unbalanced.

This Oak Tree Visualization is a perfect meditation for the Muladhara Chakra. The Muladhara, or root chakra, represents our security and worldly needs.

The word Nidra means sleep in Sanskrit. When combined with the word yoga, it represents a paradox— Yoga Nidra is an invitation to awaken.

The word “metta” is a Pali word that loosely translates as “loving kindness.” Compassion comes from within. We can never truly love others until we practice that emotion towards ourselves. Metta is a form of Buddhist Meditation that focuses on selfless love.

Ahimsa means practicing kindness to all living things– to ourselves, to others and to animals in our every thought and every action.

It all begins with an idea.

Brahmacharya is the practice of moderation but it has so many layer….

Though this seems self-explanatory, Asteya is more than refraining from stealing.

Satya is the ability to be honest and speak the truth without exaggeration or repression. In the modern world, we may call this “speaking straight.” Satya does not sugar coat or mislead.

The Yamas (Conduct and Restraints) are considered the foundation for those following the path of yoga. They are universal enough to be attempted by anyone, yoga practitioner or not.

It all begins with an idea.