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Yoga for Beginners
I love having students who are brand new to yoga in my class. One of the most exciting things about being a teacher is sharing yoga with someone for the first time.
This excitement to "...
The Parallels of Yoga and Surfing
Yoga and surfing have much in common.
Both require a great deal of balance and concentration. Both involve a sense of "letting go", whether it be flowing with ocean waves or a yoga sequence. And bo...
Danyasa: A Fusion of Yoga, Dance, and Grace
When I first arrived at Bamboo YogaPlay, I was eager to take owner Sofiah Thom's Danyasa class. Danyasa combines traditional yoga asanas with fluid movements and creative transitions, a refreshing cha...
Teaching and Practicing Yoga During Pregnancy
It is not only safe to practice yoga while pregnant, but also highly beneficial. Some caution and modifications must be heeded; however, you would be surprised how many postures you can still practice...
Partner Asana: Open Your Heart
It is likely you will hear the phrase “open your heart” during a yoga class. Even for the well-practiced yogi or yogini, it is a concept that may be hard to practice~physically and literally.
That is...
200 Hour Teacher Trainings
This past June, Bamboo YogaPlay hosted a 200-Hour Yoga Alliance Accredited Teacher Training. I had the honor and pleasure to be one of the attending students.
The training was held through the ...
Our "I Can Fly Workshop" Was a Great Success!
We recently hosted a very successful "I Can Fly Workshop" here at Bamboo YogaPlay. Sara and Whakapaingia Luke of Koha Yoga (www.kohayoga.com) led this 3-day intensive workshop which covered...



