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by Shauna Sprules When Purple Lotus opened its doors ten years ago, many of us in the local yoga community found a home. The studio offered a place that was both consistent and inspired, a place of both beauty and...

Years ago I went into a local art gallery, killing time. I happened across a magnificent painting that stopped me dead in my tracks. As I stared at it, taking in the soft shapes and rich color, tears rolled down...

Someone came into the studio the other day and said she saw the first signs of blossoms coming up from the ground in her backyard. Another student rode her bike to class. Across the board, moods are lighter. It seems...

Welcome to 2018. Last year was hard, harder than I ever want to go into without bringing on tears. The kind of hard that conditions you to be continually in a braced position, waiting for more shoes to drop. Without...

Early November, I woke up with a sinking feeling and an aversion to participating with life. My old friend S.A.D was back. It has hit me every year for as long as I can remember. I can’t wake up fully,...

As long as I can remember I have been seeking, searching, hunting and grasping for that “thing” that I was sure would bring me peace, security, joy, and happiness, everything I did not have but was sure everyone else did....

With all the different styles of yoga to choose from, I understand when a student is confused about what might be a good fit for her. I’d like to shine the light on Anusara Yoga in this post. It’s usually...