Traditionally, yoga was offered freely in service of the welfare of the whole creation. As students and teachers of yoga, how do we live in alignment with this noble ideal and still pay the bills? How do we live in attunement with yogic principles and fulfill our responsibilities? Classic yoga offers a method -Karma Yoga. […]
The Top Must-Ask Questions Before Choosing a YTT Some have called Colorado the mecca of yoga. And as the popularity of both yoga and Colorado as THE place to live have grown, the number of certified yoga teacher training programs have skyrocketed. A quick internet search will turn up dozens of training programs throughout […]
Why YOU need a retreat. And the perfect time is this Labor Day! Derik Eselius and Beth Sanchez want to personally invite you to spend Labor Day weekend with them in beautiful Crestone, CO! The Labor Day Yoga Retreat takes place September 1 – 4, 2017. Spots are limited so register today! The […]
Inflammation. The source of pain and three things you can do about it! We often hear a lot about “inflammation” but what does that really mean? Inflammation starts on a cellular level and involves a cascade of chemical reactions in the body that lead to aches and pains. Inflammation can occur anywhere in the […]
Congratulations! I wanted to take a moment to acknowledge our spring 2017 graduating class! After nearly four months of intensified yoga study and practice, they have blossomed into mature teachers who are ready to pass the gift of yoga along to our greater community. Each class has a unique character. This particular class was […]
3 Incredible Days to “Return to Center” Last month, close to 30 people ventured to Grant, CO to spend a weekend in nature. Some were already close friends, some were strangers, but they all had a common goal… to pause, breathe and go deeper in practice. Lead by both Axis Yoga Training’s Derik Eselius […]
Being a student of yoga. Here’s how… Assuming I am still alive, I will be studying yoga until I am dead :) Yoga, as most of us come to realize, is a lifelong study. We may begin with the practice to loose weight or because a friend dragged us into class; but sooner or later […]
As we gear up for our upcoming Spring retreat, we are examining the theme of “returning to center” and what it means. Beth Sanchez is special guest on our blog today and will be co-teaching the retreat. Let us know what you think about the notion of returning to center and self reflection. And thank […]
Finding your center means more balance, focus and awareness. “Center everywhere, circumference nowhere.” -Kaivalya Upanishad What does it mean to be at the center of your life? Do you find yourself chasing an endless “to do” list that only expands the more items you scratch off? Both Greek and Yogic myths tell the story […]
Spring is the ideal time of year to give your body a powerful reset. In addition to ridding yourself of toxins and finding new vitality, there are many researched health benefits of cleansing. And we are doing a cleanse in Denver this month if you’re so inclined! Here are just a few: Increased energy Improved digestive […]