A blog for yogis

A blog for yogis

Ryver Kirk Ryver Kirk

Karma Yoga & Dharma:

Explore karma yoga and dharma with True North Yoga Houston. Learn how purposeful living and selfless action bring your yoga practice into everyday life.

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Ryver Kirk Ryver Kirk

Sun Salutations and Vinyasa:

Explore the meaning of Sun Salutations, how they relate to vinyasa yoga, and how moving with the breath can create strength, presence, and connection on the mat.

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Karen Susman Karen Susman

Why Take a Private Yoga Lesson?

Whether you’re building confidence, working toward a specific goal, or simply craving more individualized attention, a private lesson can help you move forward with greater clarity and ease.

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Karen Susman Karen Susman

True North Yoga x Siphon Coffee

Stop by Siphon after your next class and be sure to mention True North Yoga. We can’t wait to see you on the mat—and around the neighborhood!

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Karen Susman Karen Susman

How to Be a Good Yoga Teacher

A good yoga teacher does not need to have every answer. Learn how presence, humility, and self-compassion shape the way you hold space for students.

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Ryver Kirk Ryver Kirk

Attention & Focus

Attention is your brain's ability to select and prioritize what matters from the constant stream of sensory input and thoughts competing for your focus.

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Karen Susman Karen Susman

The Benefits of Meditation:

Discover the many benefits of meditation, from reducing stress and improving focus to better sleep and emotional well-being. Learn how to begin at True North Yoga.

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Karen Susman Karen Susman

The Cacao Ceremony:

A cacao ceremony is an intentional gathering centered around the preparation and consumption of ceremonial-grade cacao. Unlike the processed chocolate most of us are familiar with, ceremonial cacao is minimally processed and high in compounds like theobromine, anandamide (often called the "bliss molecule"), and magnesium.

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Karen Susman Karen Susman

What Consistent Practice Actually Does to You

What practice changes in the brain

Chronic stress is genuinely harmful. Elevated cortisol over time impairs memory, disrupts sleep, and alters the very structure of the brain. But research on consistent mindful movement shows measurable structural changes over time: a more regulated amygdala, a more resilient prefrontal cortex, a hippocampus that can actually grow when chronic cortisol decreases.

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Ryver Kirk Ryver Kirk

Yoga for strength training.

Ready to move better? Drop into a class at True North Yoga in Houston. No yoga experience required — just a willingness to show up.

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