Can you practice yoga while pregnant?
Our beloved Emma is having a baby at the end of August, 2018! We asked her to tell us about her experiences with yoga while pregnant. I have been practicing yoga for about 12 years. Just like in life I have constantly been working through the many ups and downs of my personal practice, pursuing […]
How to Care for Your Yoga Gear
You might say that after 18 years in business we have a few tricks up our sleeves to take care of our yoga gear. We do a lot of laundry around here! We always use a combination of baking soda, vinegar, and a natural laundry detergent to clean our towels and clothing. Rental towels occasionally […]
My First Hot Yoga Class
Nervous about attending your first hot yoga class? See what some of our teachers and staff had to say about their first experience, plus how long it took for them to feel committed to their practice! Spoiler alert… almost everyone is intimated their first time! What did you think of your first hot yoga class? […]
Gift Ideas for your Favorite Yogi
Struggling to decide what to get your favorite yogi? We have the perfect gift ideas for you. Our Favorite Hot Yoga Mat-Manduka Pro Series We use our mats A LOT, and we want one that will hold up to all of the downward dogs and planks. The Manduka Pro/ Prolite mats are easy to clean, […]
Mountain Yoga Workshops
You may ask yourself why workshop? I already go to class 3-5 days a week and I am taking advantage of the 5 Elemental Class system why do I need a workshop? First of all it is fun 🙂 and is a casual environment where you get to answers to your questions. As we practice […]
Mountain Yoga Sandy – Behind the Scenes
BEHIND THE SCENES It was 7+ years ago now that Jackie and I had sought out the instruction and guidance of Tony Sanchez, a renown and humble disciple of Bikram Choudhury from the 70’s. Tony had recently sold his yoga studio of 20 years in San Francisco and moved to Baja in order to cultivate […]
Practice tip of the Month – January 2014
“It is not the look of an asana in any one moment that provides true health but how the asana sustains you over time.” AW One Legged Balancing Postures Standing head to Knee Standing Bow Balancing Stick Separate Arms Balancing Stick Tree Pose The importance of maintaining even and consistent weight distribution of […]
Patience
“Hatha Yoga is a mind/body method of exercise. The foundations of practice are concentration, alignment, proper weight distribution, breath control, and mindful movements. Each contributes to the optimum development of posture, body and mind.” – Tony Sanchez It has been a month since Mountain Yoga opened the new Little Cottonwood Room. We have been pleasantly surprised at the […]
Mountain Yoga Sandy Evolves
After 10+ amazing years Jackie and I are now excited to expand our initial intention of creating a sanctuary in the Salt Lake Valley where all peoples from all backgrounds can come together to discover and/or deepen their yoga practice. Both Jackie and I are so thankful for all of you the students, teachers and staff […]