Today’s blog was written by Sharon; she is a professor of Buddhist studies at Seattle University, she is also a teacher here at Spira....

California is on fire; there have been so many fires lately that I hardly pay attention to the news, then I hear “near Getty museum and...

This short blog will target three topics. Three topics that are important as we head into the new year and everyone gets the usual post...

Dora in Roma circa 1992… Don’t ask me why, but I was looking through an old box and found this photo of myself. The year is 1992-93, I...

Enjoying the fall colors Yoga and meditation can help us become active observers, sensitive not just to our physiology but also to the...

Some of you asked for an update on Nichole. One of Spira’s regular practitioner had a bad accident, and we have been raising funds for...

“The Importance of being Earnest” –Satya with Ahimsa – Truth can be a painful business. “It is very painful for me to be forced to speak...

Often living in America, it can feel that Freedom was an American invention, this is far from the truth. Swa (meaning one’s own in...

My name is Dora; I am a business owner, a teacher, an IMMIGRANT, a naturalized citizen, I contribute to the economy and the well-being of...

Amy; beauty and yoga inside and out! The essay you are about to read was written by Amy, one of Spira’s amazing teachers. The beauty of...

200 hour Yoga Teacher Training at Spira Power Yoga is great whether you want to teach or simply wish to deepen your yoga, and Enrich your...

Happy Father’s Day. The words on the calendar bring the most mixed emotions to my heart, but despite the turmoil of emotions, I am...

As I sat down hoping for a silent ride, I found myself seated next to a friendly, though somewhat overbearing chatterbox. His first...

A few months ago we published an article from Keri on how her yoga practice allows her to find ground as a physician and as a patient....

I took a quick sip of breath while I thought, “Oh Gosh, is this still OK?” “I hope I did not make her feel uncomfortable!” “Oh fudge it,...

We often say; ‘it takes a village,’ when it comes to raising a family. I say, ‘It takes a village to live and die.’ We are not lone...

CPAC (Conservative Political Action Conference), Reagan, Twitter, History, and Mediation – oh yeah, Dora is getting frustrated, so I do...

Voices of Spira Yogis. In a past blog Des, a Spira practitioner, has shared with us her journey as she navigated being a new working mom,...

This one for you Lady Gaga… Here is my skin folding over on my belly! #iamproudofmybody I am sharing this post because I feel that I...

Des at work at the VA I love to hear from my students on how yoga helps in their everyday lives. I received two beautiful blogs from Des....