A blog for yogis
A blog for yogis
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.
What to Expect at Your First Yoga Class at True North
New to yoga? Learn what to expect at your first yoga class at True North Yoga in Houston, including what to bring, what to wear, and how to prepare.
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.
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.
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!
Meditation and Movement: How to Feel Good in Your Body
How to Feel Good in Your Body with Yoga and Meditation
Why your nervous system needs yoga
Discover how yoga calms the nervous system through breath and movement. Join True North Yoga in Houston for classes built on this science.
How to Practice Mindfulness During Yoga
Mindful Yoga Practice: How to Notice Your Body, Thoughts, and Feelings
The Benefits of Finding Community
Discover the benefits of finding community at a Houston yoga studio. Connect, grow, and feel supported at True North Yoga.
Can Hot Yoga Help You Handle the Houston Heat?
Benefits of Hot Yoga for Houston Heat | True North Yoga
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Finding Calm in the City: How Yoga Can Help You Manage Stress and Anxiety
A guide for beginners from True North Yoga in Houston, TX