The best gift I have received as a yogic student is the knowledge and confidence to practice by myself. Now I know that this may seem a bit obvious as many people go to classes to learn,...
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Model Minority Myth
I didn’t know that this title for Asian Americans even existed until my oldest daughter gave me a book two Christmas’s ago titled, The Making of Asian America, A History, by Erika Lee. That’s...
Sound Mantras
As you begin or deepen a meditation practice, there are certain methods that lead to higher levels of healing, insights, and serenity. Primordial Sound Meditation (PSM) is based on your time,...
Meet Jenna
Jenna, you are simply light and you illuminate the whole studio as soon as you walk in every Wednesday afternoon. Our students, instructors, leaders and Desk Angel community are forever...
Warrior to Waterfalls
Valerie was initially drawn to practice yoga because it provided the opportunity for a physical challenge in a positive atmosphere. The holistic, mind-body approach to health, fitness, and...
Relief of Representation
Prince is performing for Super Bowl Half Time. I say, “Oh! Did you know Prince is Filipino?!” Bruno Marsis performing at the AMA. I say, “Hey! His mom is Filipina!”. Jason from The Good Place?...
Law to Lotus
Sabrina is one of our amazing Desk Angels at the Bella Prāṇa Wellness Collective. Sabrina began her yoga journey after practicing law and realizing how much it can help quiet her thoughts and...
Magical Maharri
“To say that yoga "changed my life" to me seems like an understatement, because of the vastness in which I have been able to recondition, shift, and remerge into this human experience,...
Cheerful Cathy
Cathy is a ray of sunshine every time we see her. We are so honored that she has been practicing with us for the last 4 years! Cathy explains how her yoga practice has had many more benefits...