Introduction to the Yamas & Niyamas: The Ethical Guidelines of Yoga by Michael Lloyd Billington

Guest author and fellow Colorado yogi and blogger, Michael Lloyd Billington, offers his work (from his own blog ironically titled the “Living Yoga Blog”) on the ethical guidelines of yoga: the yamas (how you treat others; external disciplines) and niyamas (personal duties or observances; inner disciplines). The Yamas and Niyamas are the first two of the eight limbs of yoga, they are the home base that you can endlessly return to to find your footing on the yogic path.

Read below to expand on these fundamental principles, and reach out to Austin to share your future ideas for the blog at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Delightful Detours by Cami Gage

We are about to head into a new theme, to some the most daunting theme of the year: Love. And, as first time Guest Author (and current YTT student) Cami Gage reflects: love starts at home, with yourself. Get a head start on March by giving this installment of the Yoga Living Project a read and let us know your thoughts or future blog ideas by emailing Austin at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

4 Apps You Can Use to Get the Most Out of Yoga by Aleah Kristy

Can't make it to the studio today? You're in luck as guest author Aleah Kristy returns to the Yoga Living Project in this week's installment to share 4 apps to practice along from home, work or school. While we obvsiouly think making it to the studio is an important part of your routine, it's just as important to have a plan to handle the stressful times when life keeps you away. So pull out your phone, book your next class, and then scroll through your cyberspace options to keep you connected to your practice. 

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Yoga for Digestion by Anita Fernandes

No matter how healthy your diet and lifestyle may be, there’s no escaping the occasional bout of indigestion. Digestive disorders tend to surface occasionally without warning and can cause considerable discomfort. While common digestive problems like bloating, cramping, and constipation are non-threatening, it’s no fun having to deal with them. Read this week's installment of the Yoga Living Project as first time guest author, Anita Fernandes, shares 5 poses for these troubling times and how to pracitce them.

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6 Rules for Spiritual Practice

What makes yoga special? People often make claims that their yoga is this or that referring to something outside of a conventional practice. Then there are the people who know nothing about the benefits of yoga outside of stretching. So what makes yoga different than lifting weights or swimming and couldn’t those activities be someone’s version of yoga? One hallmark of yoga is that it cultivates 2 things specific to it that are not intrinsic to most other activities: being and intention. ‘Being’ in the respect that one shifts the frame of their life from ‘doing’ to ‘being’ in a ways that are subtle yet profound. Intention is in the way that we have the ability to tap into an unlimited resource for creativity and creation in our lives. There are caveats to both however, and restrictions to access this potential as they are only within our ability when we play by their rules, so in this week’s installment of the Yoga Living Project I offer an outline for the 6 rules for spiritual practice that, no matter what the activity, will help cultivate the superpowers of being and intention.

You Can Run But You Can’t Hide by Erika de la Cuadra

In this week's installment we continue on with the exploration of "What is Yoga?", this time with less philosophy and more day-to-day insights of how it might show up in your life as cambio. Yoga teacher Erika de la Cuadra shares recent experiences as well as some homework to reflect on how you can make the most of your practice and strive for excellence. But now, we want to hear from you! Send your experiences into Austin at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to be feautured on the blog and connect with our Yoga Living Project community.  

New Life Plan by Erica Kafka

"I was hooked. I had a new life plan..." Erica Kafka joined the Cambio Teaching Team in mid 2019 but started her journey 20 years ago. We are honored to not only have her leading Hot Yoga with us, but to now be sharing some of her experience with us in this week's installment of the Yoga Living Project. Read more to learn what hooked Erica and how she unfolded from there. We'd like to hear your stories too, email Austin at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to be featured on the YLP and email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to learn more about your opportunities for Yoga Teacher Training!

Shoshoni Baby by Jen Barks

Cambio's resident "In-betweeners" teacher, Jen Barks, opens up about her uniquely powerful experience from her Yoga Teacher Training. Each trainee has a different experience in this program but one thing stands in common: you are given the opportunity to create something new in your life. From finding your voice, gaining confidence, building a new career or gaining a Sangha, you are sure to find what you need under our experieinced faculty.

If you are interested in starting your own journey, reach out to our Program Coordinators at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

This is defintately one of the more unique experiences we've heard but we would also love to feature your story to share the spectrum of possibilities. Reach out to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to get your YTT story out there (or anything else you want to see on Yoga Living Project)!

Looking Back Over the Decade

You've inspired us to take a look back over the impact that accessible yoga has had in the last decade...here are some things that stood out!

Ease Holiday Stress with 2:1 Breathing by Anna Mack

Cambio Senior Teacher and Extended YTT co-coordinator Anna Mack is here to to help soothe holiday stress with yogic breathing technique. Read below for easy-to-follow instructions to help you ground down, get focused, and enjoy this winter season. Eager to share your own tips? Email Austin at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to be featured on the Yoga Living Project, or with any feedback.

The Path Leads Inward – Why I Love Teaching Yoga Teachers by Suzanne Mariska

"When the program was over, I was on my own with my newly earned certificate (and very green teaching skills).  Teaching a class on my own was a sink or swim situation, and I did a lot of sinking as I tried to figure out how to actually apply what I had learned without any guidance.   Fortunately, I was determined enough to keep venturing into the water. I started teaching at Cambio in 2009, and here I received an amazing level of support and mentorship from many people in this teaching community.  I honed my skills in sequencing, adjusting, language, and I over time I learned to teach with confidence and grace."

Extended YTT Co-Coordinator and Senior Teacher, Suzanne Mariska shares her experience in becoming a yoga teacher and how it inspires her in leading incoming trainees as they take their first steps on this journey. Continue reading Suzanne's unique experiences and this practice that leads you inward.

Are you interested in becoming a yoga teacher? Or in doing training to deepen your own practice? What about sharing your YTT experience, or anything else that you'd like to see on the Yoga Living Project? Whatever it is, email Austin at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Loving Awareness by Alyssa Corley

Alyssa Corley returns to Yoga Living Project with an etherical experience in living the yoga. There's not much we can say about this one, you'll just have to give it a read to get all the feels.

But- we do want to hear more from you! If you have work you'd like to share on all things life, love, learning and yoga, hit us up via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to see your work featured here.