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.

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.  

"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!

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)!

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!

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.

"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..

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.

What is this Bhakti Yoga? Learn about this pathway of love and devotion and the different practices you can implement into your life from cambio co-founder and Bhakti practitioner, Austin Richman. Let us know what sticks out to you, how you practice Bhakti and any other ideas you have to Austin at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Cambio Senior Teacher (and all the other things extraordinaire) Kristen Mack returns to Yoga Living Project to bring home this month's theme of Gratitude.  With a fresh perspective for the urban yogi and accessible advice on how to approach this substantial practice in the modern age, Kristen explores the powerful concept of turning obstacles into gifts to help you along the way. We'd love to hear your thoughts on this topic, as well as future ideas for the blog, so email Austin at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your content!

Shelby Palmeri returns to the Yoga Living Project with some insights into what teaching yoga might really look like. We have a saying here at cambio's Yoga Teacher Training: "You teach for yourself and you practice for your students". Shelby explains why this concept is important and unfolds some of her experiences as a teacher, which is always a pertinent lesson as we work hard to not only train new teachers, but also to help our current teachers grow with continuing education and support. Read Shelby's experience and let us know your thoughts and what journey has been like - we'd love to highlight you on the blog! Just reach out to Austin at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you're interested.

Cambio Instructor Alyssa Corley is returning with a bare look of bringing yoga off the mat. As cambio owner, Amber Richman reminds us, "Yoga is the art of personal responsibility," and this short, poignant post is the epitome of this sentiment and sure to inspire all. If you're looking to share a snapshot of your journey with our readers, please reach out to Austin at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..