This was written by one of our advisors, Kelly McGonigal.

Aparigraha is the fifth yama and is defined as "greedlessness." How do we embrace and teach greedlessness is our culture of "stuff" and "more more more"-especially around the season of giving? I think this yama comes last in the list for good reason. As we bring non-harming, truth, non-stealing, and moderation into our lives greed begins to melt away. A sense of abundance and trust envelopes our every day and our perspective shifts. We need not fill our lives with all that "stuff"…

A bit of Yoga Bear fun!  Watch yoga poses for Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner, Blitzen, and of course--…

According to the American Hospital Association, one in four US hospitals now offers therapies in complementary and alternative medicine to address growing demand. In fact, all 18 hospitals on the U.S. News and World Report's "Best Hospitals" list provide some form of it.

The number of holistic providers and practitioners who offer these types of…

Brahmacarya is perhaps one of the most misunderstood yamas. This fourth yama was completely perplexing to me during my 200 hour teacher training - the definition taught to us was "celibacy." Much to the dismay of my partner, I seriously thought that refraining from sex would help me attain a higher understanding of yoga. Well, that didn't last for too long and thankfully that then-boyfriend is now my husband!…

Thank you to everyone who participated in CinemAsana, our generous donors/sponsors, and especially our volunteer Abbe Yale for running this very special film festival!

We are impressed and thrilled at the quality of videos that have been submitted, and hope that you all will continue to help us create and publish yoga videos for the Yoga Bear community.

Okay, and now for the winners. Drum roll, please!…

The commercialization of Christmas can seem a bit indulgent and excessive. But who wants to miss out on giving gifts to loved ones? Here are some clever ideas for meaningful gifts that will delight and surprise, without breaking the bank.

1. Gift certificate to a partner yoga class. Spending time together is the greatest gift.…

• CinemAsana Is Underway! Watch and rate the videos - everything from poses to reduce leg swelling and stretch your neck to more advanced moves. Winners will be announced later this month. Please share this link with your fellow yogis, teachers and friends.
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I just love laughter yoga. Few things in life are as pleasing as a good laugh. There's just something about laughing that gets the endorphins pumping, and awakens the spirit. That's why I'm so delighted by our latest partner studio-- LaughterRx. They are offering FREE classes to cancer patients currently undergoing treatment.…

Check out this article about Rick Cowley, a surfer and cancer survivor who is raising money to offer free retreats at the Komune Resort in Coolangatta, Queensland, Australia. According to the story, three retreats are scheduled between December and February and the December and January retreats are almost full. Get more…

Two of our members started an interesting discussion about yoga and religion, and we're not the only ones talking about it. The New York Times ran this story about a different side of the debate. Do you think about yoga as being…

Only a week and a half left for CinemAsana! All yoga teachers - come join CinemAsana – the online video contest! Do good and win prizes!