Spark of Life Yoga dba Ember Rites

I've been teaching yoga for over 7 years now. As most things happen, I've grown a lot and so has my passion.

I decided a while back to offer other services, it was worried what some people might think. Does tarot readings and ritual services really go with yoga? Will people who want to take a yoga class be turned off by my witchy offerings?

Then it became too much to handle two websites, two sets of social media accounts, have a day job, be a wife and doggy mama, and offer my various services. So, I decided to merge my two businesses. I'll still be teaching yoga, but it will now all be under Ember Rites.

Ember Rites

Now that the Instagram challenge is over, I'm about ready to post some news. I promise it will be good. Check back tomorrow for the official post.

I'm doing an Instagram challenge for Primal Flow. The first day's prompt was Sacred Space. This is a picture of me in front of my altar at home.

Do you have a special place where you do yoga?

Yoga in the park starts today. I'm ecstatic that I can share yoga with my students outside in this gorgeous scenery. That blue is not filtered. We really do have blue skies here.

If you want to join us next week, sign up .

"Sun Salutation A is a celebration of anything that makes our lives sparklier, stronger, or more authentic. Do we acknowledge the contributions others make to our life? Do we take it to the next level and actually extend gratitude? Have you thanked your favorite oak tree for providing shade?"

Sun Salutation A: The Art of Living Gratitude. | elephant journal It is 12 postures sequenced to perfection designed to prepare the body for what’s to come. It is an offering of genuine gratitude for all the sun does to make our lives bright.

"When we take time to consider how the teachings relate to our own lives, when we start looking at our ethics and core values, we become the stewards of change."

5 Benefits of Yoga that go far Beyond the Physical Practice. | elephant journal When I tell people I teach yoga for a living, one of the first responses I get is,

Here's a little bit of humor as we begin to return to in studio classes more. I honesty have never run into these people, so I truly see this as humor.

10 Characters You May Encounter in Yoga Class. | elephant journal Now that we're more fully entering society, again...here's 10 Characters you may encounter in Yoga Class! It's silly—but true. No, not Ogden (although that would be pretty awesome)! On the heels of...

Things have changed at the studio a little. Now we are letting students determine if they want to wear a mask, but requesting people who haven't been vaccinated wear one for a bit longer.

Also, no one will be judged for wearing one. We know some people are protecting themselves or family members who haven't been vaccinated yet.

My classes are still pretty small most of the time, so if you are a little unsure about taking classes with people not wearing masks, that might be a good way to ease into it.

Your Ultimate (Simple) Guide to Starting a Home Yoga Practice. | elephant journal When practicing on your own, you can encounter poses or movements that can actually hurt you if not done correctly. It is incredibly important to listen to your body and respect your own limitations.