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How a 2 Minute Meditation has Transformed My Life – Posted in: Uncategorized

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Sometimes I feel like a total faker. Here I am, a yoga teacher who has built a little business around yoga lifestyle but when stress creeps up, I flip out. Where is that inner calm I’m “supposed” to have? Do I just talk the talk but not walk the walk?  I think that no matter what your job – there are always aspects that rub you the wrong way. There isn’t anything else in this…

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5 Lessons Yoga Taught Me About Failure October 28, 2015 – Posted in: Uncategorized

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Erin Motz (aka the Bad Yogi) has crashed and burned plenty of times—and she’s proud of every single one of them. Learn what yoga fails taught her about the path to success on and off the mat. Do you remember the first yoga class you ever attended? Mine was one big bust. I couldn’t understand anything the teacher said. I was sliding all over the place, because I left my socks on. I couldn’t do…

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The Bad Yogi Path to Success: Countless Epic Fails – Posted in: Uncategorized

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On her journey to Handstand, which she calls the “Everest” of asana, Erin Motz (aka the Bad Yogi) has crashed and burned plenty of times. And she’s proud of every single one of them. The pose, she thinks, embodies the journey of yoga. It takes time, which comes with frustration and doubt and fear of coming up short again and again. Then one day, it just happens. And it happens not through luck but through the…

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Why the Term “Yoga Porn” Is Bullsh*t – Posted in: Uncategorized

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There’s a term floating around out there…. It’s slowly weaving its way through online yoga sites, social media platforms, and conversations. And as it weaves through every channel of communication, it’s stirring up quite the heated debate. And as it should, because it’s an erroneous term. It’s embarrassing. It’s disrespectful. It’s harsh. It’s critical. It’s one sided. It’s everything that the yoga world attempts to undo. The term screams JUDGEMENT. If you are still completely…

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Workout Wednesday: The Little Things – Posted in: Uncategorized

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Workout Wednesday is a series on YBC where I talk about what I do to complement my yoga practice. This isn’t instructional, but rather, an opportunity to share what I do that makes me feel great. I’d love to hear what you do to complement your practice down below in the comments along with any questions you have for future W.O.W. posts. There are so many things I want to talk about this week on W.O.W.…

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15 Minute Hip Opening Yoga Sequence – Posted in: Uncategorized

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PSA: We’re looking for YBC Ambassadors, if you want to help out! Also, if you have downloaded our YBC Official App, take a screenshot of your review and tweet it to @ybc_lauren for a special gift from us. Do you ever have one of those weeks when you’re pumped that it’s Friday and then realize it’s only Tuesday? That’s the kind of week I am having! It is crazy town in our office, with boxes…

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9 Tips for Healthy Boobies – Posted in: Uncategorized

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You know that it is October when everything is now pumpkin flavored and you begin to see the iconic Pink Ribbon for Breast Cancer Awareness Month everywhere you go. That pink ribbon is more than just a fashion statement; it is a symbol of hope and support for breast health. Whether you are 18 or 98, you should take your breast health seriously. 1 in 8 women are diagnosed with breast cancer during their lifetime,…

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