Check In February 2026

Rose (the good): The snow is starting to melt away here in Baltimore. I'm also starting to notice that the sunlight stays around longer. Days are warming up slightly. Winter will be over soon. Thorn (the bad): An old friend and I have grown apart. It's really disappointing and intensifies feeling... Read More

Pose of the Month: Tree Pose

This month's pose is Tree Pose. In Sanskrit--the original language of yoga--it's referred to as Vrksasana ("vrksa" = tree; "asana" =pose). This pose might be experienced during the middle portion of your yoga class sequence. This balancing and hip-opening pose gently loosens the outer hips with s... Read More

Life Outside of Yoga

Rose (the good): Ya girl graduated!! I completed my B.A. in Psychology this past December, and its kind of a big deal. Not just because I now have my degree, but because this was a 10yr effort. Like they say, its a marathon, not a race. Thorn (the bad): Lately, I've been grieving. I recently lost... Read More

Mind-Body-Emotions: Biomarkers and Mental Health

As you may know, this month's theme is STILLNESS, and each yoga session includes a self-soothing exercise. So, I wanted to share this podcast episode/video to highlight the connection between mind-body-emotions, as explained by Dr. Vignesh Devraj M.D. a 4th generation Ayurvedic Practitioner. Rela... Read More

Pose of the Month: Cradle Pose

This month's pose is Cradle Pose. In Sanskrit--the original language of yoga--it's referred to as Hindolasana ("hindola" = swaying cradle; "asana" =pose). This pose might be experienced during the warm-up portion of your yoga class sequence. This is a hip-opening pose gently loosens the outer hip... Read More

Life Outside of Yoga

Life Outside of YogaRose (the good): My streetlights got fixed on my side of the block! In October, there was a fire in a vacant house (everyone's safe) that affected our string lights that give my block a quaint and cozy feel. The other day, I came home and they were fixed again! :') Thorn (the ... Read More

Researchers Asked: What's the Cheat to a Better Life?

Can You Practice Your Way to a Happier, Healthier Life?As you may know, this month's theme is GRATITUDE, and each yoga session includes a gratitude exercise. So, I wanted to share this research and video to highlight some science-backed benefits of practicing Santosha (gratitude) in encouraging h... Read More

Pose of the Month: Child Pose

This month's pose is Child's Pose. In Sanskrit--the original language of yoga--it's referred to as Balasana ("bala" = child + "asana" =pose). This pose might be experienced during warm-ups, as a brief resting pose, or during the cool-down portion of your yoga class sequence. This is a relaxing po... Read More

Pose of the Month: Supine Butterfly

(image from Yoga with Rona) This month's pose is Supine Butterfly. In Sanskrit--the original language of yoga--it's referred to as Supta (reclined) Baddha (bound) Konasana ("kona" = angle + "asana" =pose). You'll usually experience this pose during the cool-down portion of your yoga class sequenc... Read More

Pose of the Month: Revolved Wide Leg Fold

(image from Tummee) This month's pose is Twisted Wide Leg Fold. In Sanskrit--the original language of yoga--it's referred to as Parvartta ("revolved") Prasarita ("spread apart") Padottanasana ("pada" = foot/leg + "uttanasana" = intense forward stretch). You'll usually experience this pose during ... Read More