Happy Monday, Yogis! Before I dive right into my experiences of an at-home and in-studio yoga practice, I wanted to introduce myself since it’s my first blog with Inspire! My name is Alana Speed, I am a senior (thank heavens) at the University of North Texas, majoring in public relations with a double minor in […]

“Tis the Season… for allergies and sinus congestion! First off, if you have never heard of a Neti Pot I like to personally welcome you to a nasal cavity changing experience. I did not know, nor had I ever heard of said Neti Pot before participating in my first yoga teacher training. I felt super […]

It’s been a crazy month for my family. It seems like every other day someone is fighting another kind of sickness. It started with the stomach bug, transitioned to general congestion, colds, and now strep throat. I love home remedies so I have been chugging this immunity juice for weeks now – and it’s delicious. […]

Janis Joplin once said, “You can destroy your now by worrying about tomorrow.” And it’s true. Worry pulls you out of the present moment and keeps you either dwelling in the past (things you can’t change) or aching for the future (which you cannot predict). As yogis, I think we can all agree that the […]

I often get asked what “the perfect plate” looks like. My answer is always the same: there is no universal perfect! The goal in meal composition is always to nourish the body deeply, and the specifics of that looks different for each person. I have been a dietitian for over 3 years now, and in […]

You show up for your favorite vinyasa class. You love it because it gets your heart beating. The music is always in perfect unison with your breath. When I Believe I Can Fly starts playing, your feet effortlessly lift from the earth as you hover in bakasana. You love that feeling of a good and […]

Whether you follow a special diet by choice or because of a necessity, it can be very difficult to find delicious sweet treats that meet your needs. As a baker and cake decorator, when I found out that I had to cut out gluten and dairy completely, I took it upon myself to modify my […]

Ah spring, that time of the year that many of us look forward to for many, many reasons.  Spring signifies new beginnings, longer days, and no longer having to leave home wearing layers upon layers of clothing. But, if you’re anything like me, spring is not a season I particularly look forward to because just […]