What inspired you to compete? In 2010 I met a teacher from Amsterdam who competed and made it seem like a great way to expand my practice. I'd never known about competing before and the concept was strange to me. But her quiet seriousness combined with...
Every time you execute a posture, you reckon with reality. You align yourself with things that will never lie to you, like gravity and biology. And some days, you can barely lift your knee to your chest, feeling like an inflexible failure. But other days, you...
According to leading sociology research, the three conditions crucial to making close friends are proximity, repeated, unplanned interactions, and a setting that encourages people to let their guard down and confide in each other. Great. That comes naturally when you’re in college, but when you have a family...
Meet Claire Barrett, BYPS Instructor, and competitor in this month's Yoga Regional Championship. She shares her journey towards competition below...
When I first started practicing hot yoga, my instructor gave me a valuable strategy for hydration. She said that if you wait until you’re thirsty to reach for water, it’s already too late. Hydration starts the night before. Don’t come to class thirsty, or you’ll be...
We look forward to bringing in the new year together! To celebrate the closing of our first studio and the beginning of a new year, we are hosting a New Year's Eve Party! The party kicks off at 10 p.m. and we will be going strong...