Want to deepen your yoga practice or become a Yoga instructor? Discover your potential and develop your skills at The Floating Lotus: Join us as we begin our fourth year of certified teacher training! The Floating Lotus offers two programs to match your needs, whether you aspire to lead your own Yoga class, or you […]
Most people have a general idea of what yoga is, whether they practice or not. But ask them about cuddle yoga, and you’ll probably get a lot of raised eyebrows. So, exactly what is cuddle yoga? Cuddle yoga combines the best of restorative yoga with the power of touch to keep couples feeling connected. “My […]
Fall is the season for replenishing your ojas, the Ayurvedic term for your life force or essence, which influences immunity. When your ojas is diminished, your immunity is reduced. In addition to refraining from the energy-depleting effects of caffeine, Ayurvedic tradition recommends more downtime, inward stillness and daily massage. Massaging your body with oils is […]
Did you know that the physical practice of yoga is only a very small aspect of the true, greater yoga tradition? The word “yoga” comes from the Sanskrit root yuj, which means “to join” or “to yoke.” Yoga is an ancient practice that brings strength and flexibility to the body. A healthy body opens the […]
Join the Floating Lotus on Sunday, Sept. 24, for Global Mala 2017! This is our eighth year to host a public global mala. Shiva Rea, Cassandra Benning’s teacher, began the Global Mala Project to bring the worldwide yoga community together to form a symbolic mala around the earth. The combined practices are based on a […]
Life provides daily obstacles, both large and small: work obstacles, relationship obstacles, financial obstacles, mental obstacles, political obstacles. The list can go on and on and on. Well, happy Ganesh Chaturthi! Ganesh Chaturthi, celebrated this year between Aug. 25 and Sept. 5, honors Ganesha, who, according to some stories, was created to put obstacles in […]
Taking care of yourself, and even treating yourself to something special, renews your spirit, reinvigorates your mind and rejuvenates your body. And that’s what we’re all about, at The Floating Lotus! Need more specific reasons to indulge in a restorative treatment? Try these: De-stressing is good for your health. The Mayo Clinic says stress can […]
Have you tried Thai Yoga Massage? You can try it now! The Floating Lotus is hosting a series of Thai Yoga Massage workshops, where anyone from beginners to professionals can explore this ancient practice. Thai Yoga Massage is a system of massage and manipulation developed in Thailand and influenced by the traditional medicine systems of […]
New to yoga and not sure what to expect? Check out page 34 the summer/fall issue of FIT Arkansas to for our guidelines. Or view the complete Yoga Student Guidelines list on our Yoga page.