Creation in Spring
"The yogi believes that every creature has as much right to live as he. He believes he is born to help others and he looks upon creation...
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goodjujustudios
- Mar 14
- 2 min
Ayurvedic Spring Diet
March's weather in Chicagoland is crazy. You experience wind, rain, snow or sunshine - all in one week. Everything feels wet and soggy...
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goodjujustudios
- Feb 27
- 2 min
Taking Root
Often when taking a yoga pose, no matter the level of our experience, we can find ourselves wobbly or out of alignment. But when bringing...
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goodjujustudios
- Feb 7
- 2 min
Light Your Fire
The Niyamas are the second of Patanjali's 8 Limbs of Yoga. They are moral codes or social contracts which guide us towards positive...
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goodjujustudios
- Jan 30
- 2 min
Non-Violence, Especially to the Self
Ahimsa is one of the five yamas, which are the ethical, moral and social principals for yogis. Ahimsa is non-violence in all aspects of...
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goodjujustudios
- Jan 23
- 2 min
Fresh Fail
Incredibly annoyed with ... myself. Though definitely headed in the right direction for so many things when it comes to the list that I...
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goodjujustudios
- Jan 14
- 2 min
What does Your Heart Say?
People. Loved ones, friends, strangers, workers, neighbors. People. We affect people that we come in contact with. Either positively or...
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goodjujustudios
- Jan 6
- 2 min
Replacing Intention with Recognition and Realization
In yoga, an instructor will often begin class referencing or offering an intention for the class/practice. In yoga we follow a sequence...
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goodjujustudios
- Dec 30, 2022
- 2 min
Re-New-al Year
Within the yoga philosophy there are five causes of human suffering called the kleshas. One of these kleshas is human attachment. Human...
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goodjujustudios
- Dec 22, 2022
- 2 min
The Present in Being Present
The past is no more, the future is not here. The only time we are guaranteed is this present moment. Letting go of what is behind us and...
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goodjujustudios
- Dec 14, 2022
- 2 min
New Habits = New Movement
Looking for a change in routine or habits? Then change the direction in which your body moves. The mind mimics our physical movements....
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goodjujustudios
- Dec 6, 2022
- 2 min
The Gift of Breath
As the new year approaches we come to terms with past goals and lean into a mindframe where new goals emerge. Usually at the top of the...
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goodjujustudios
- Mar 15, 2022
- 1 min
Spotlight: Yin Yoga
What is Yin Yoga? Yin Yoga slows down the yoga flow into fewer movements, each held for a longer period of time. In a Yin class, you may...
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goodjujustudios
- Feb 18, 2022
- 1 min
Yoga & Autoimmune Disease
What is an autoimmune disease? Autoimmune diseases cause your immune cells, which usually fight off viruses and infection, to attack a...
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goodjujustudios
- Jan 31, 2022
- 2 min
All About Chakras
What are Chakras? “Chakra” is an ancient Sanskrit term for “wheel,” meaning a vortex of our body’s energy system. There are seven main...
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goodjujustudios
- Jan 17, 2022
- 1 min
Using Blocks in Your Practice
Foam blocks are very common in yoga, meant to increase comfort and stability while in poses. This can be through either supporting a part...
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goodjujustudios
- Jul 21, 2021
- 1 min
Spotlight: Restorative Yoga
What is restorative yoga? Restorative yoga uses blocks, bolsters, towels, and other aides to take pressure off the body during yoga...
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goodjujustudios
- Apr 27, 2021
- 1 min
3 Must Reads for Yogis
Here are (good) juju's top 3 books that you need to read if you want to deepen your yoga practice. “The Buddhists remind us to have a...
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