There's a version of yoga that says: this is how it has always been done, so this is how it must be done. I am not interested in that version.   We know more about the human body than we did 50 or even 5 years ago. We understand how joints work, how fascia responds to movement, what creates sustainable mobility and what causes injury. Yoga- good yoga should reflect that.   The poses that used to be taught without props, without modifications, without ever asking 'how does thi

If there is one thing I could tell every yoga student, and I may have   USE THE DAMN PROPS!   The bolster under the knees. The block under your hands. The blanket under your hips. These are not training wheels. They are not the "easy" version. They are the actual tools of the practice.   Experienced practitioners, the people who have been doing this for decades, use props. Not because they can't do without them. Because they know better.   When you reach for a block, you're n

If you’ve been around Hippie for a bit, you know I’m pretty honest in class. So we’re just going to keep that same energy going into April. In April, I’m sharing April’s Hot Takes on Yoga …aka things your yoga teacher might be thinking but doesn’t always say out loud. And we’re starting with this one: Yoga doesn’t fix everything. I know… not exactly the inspirational quote you’d put on a t-shirt. But it’s true. Yoga is powerful. It can help you feel better in your body, move

March Matness has officially wrapped… and this one came down to the wire. Child’s Pose takes the win. It was a very  close vote, which honestly makes sense. But in the end, the pose that shows up in almost every single class pulled ahead. Not the flashiest.Not the strongest-looking.But the one we come back to again and again. Because Child’s Pose is a staple for a reason. It’s where we: take a breath reset when things feel like too much check in instead of push through It’s t

March Matness is officially underway at Hippie Yoga. Poses are battling it out in bracket-style matchups, and you’ve been voting for your favorites. But just like any good tournament, there are always a few honorable mentions  that didn’t make the bracket. Not because they aren’t amazing…but because they’re the quieter, slower, deeply restorative poses that don’t always get the spotlight. Many of these come from Yin-style or our Peace Frog class , where we use props and longe

Every March, basketball teams battle it out for the championship. At Hippie… our yoga poses do the same. Welcome to March Matness . Starting this week, yoga poses are going head-to-head in a bracket-style showdown to determine Hippie Yoga’s Favorite Pose of 2026. Yes, this is serious business. No , we are not taking it too seriously. Here’s how it works: 🌿 Poses are matched up bracket-style.🌿 Each round, you vote for your favorite.🌿 The pose with the most votes advances.🌿

Last year we showed up. This year we’re doing it again. Hippie Yoga is participating for the second year in the Shades of Pink fundraiser at the Detroit Zoo on April 25. We love this community deeply. And we know that in our community there are many who have been touched by breast cancer. Mothers. Sisters. Friends. Students. Teachers. Neighbors. Maybe you. Yoga teaches us that strength is not just physical. It is showing up. It is breathing through the hard seasons. It is lea

If you’ve taken a Peace Frog class with Jocelyn, you already know… She teaches in a way that feels like someone gently turning down the volume on the world.   Right now her favorite pose is any version of a supine twist . She does it at night before bed and describes it as a “body, mind, spirit wringing out of the day.” Add meditation afterward and she’s ready for deep, restful sleep.   Jocelyn loves cues that help down-regulate the nervous system. Her classes are an invitati

February’s Pose of the Month is Easy Seat . And before you laugh or roll your eyes, let’s be honest: sitting on the floor is not always easy. For a lot of bodies, Easy Seat can feel uncomfortable, awkward, or downright frustrating. Tight hips. Sensitive knees. A lower back that starts complaining almost immediately. A body that just wants to fidget. And here’s the thing we want you to hear clearly: none of that means you’re doing it wrong. Why we practice Easy Seat Easy Seat

Every February, we do something simple and powerful at Hippie. We slow things down. We turn inward. And we practice meditation together. This year, it feels more important than ever for me personally. I’ve had a challenging year. A lot of balls in the air. Professionally, I started a brand new business. Exciting, yes. Easy? Not even a little. At the same time, my husband has had some health challenges that required more energy, attention, and emotional bandwidth than I expect

One of the biggest reasons people fall out of routine isn’t lack of motivation. It’s the all-or-nothing mindset. Miss a week and suddenly it feels easier to miss two. Miss a month and it can feel awkward or discouraging to come back. We tell ourselves we need to “start over” instead of just starting again. Here’s your reminder: every class counts . The class you take when you feel strong counts. The class you take when you feel tired counts. The class you almost skip but sho

Sometimes the most powerful poses don’t look like much. This January, our Pose of the Month is Mountain Pose . Simple. Steady. Often overlooked. And incredibly important. Mountain Pose is about returning to the basics. Standing tall. Feeling your feet on the ground. Stacking your body in a way that supports you instead of fighting you. In a season where many of us are getting back into routine, Mountain Pose reminds us that strength starts with alignment and awareness. It’s t

January always brings a lot of noise about goals, resolutions, and “getting back on track. ”So let’s do this the Hippie way. You may have heard about our Century Club , the goal of taking 100 classes in a year. At first glance, that can sound… ambitious. Maybe even a little intimidating. But here’s the reframe we love. 100 classes over a year breaks down to about 2 classes a week . That’s it. Not every week will look perfect. Some weeks you’ll come more. Some weeks life will

It is time to get excited because the Century Club is coming back for 2026. If you loved the motivation of tracking your classes this year or you meant to join and life did that thing where it just… lifed… here is your fresh start. The Century Club is simple. Take 100 classes in 2026. That is it. About two classes a week. You show up, you move your body, you take care of your mind, and you get rewarded for consistency. Honestly it is the kind of challenge that feels doable ev

As November winds down, we want to take a moment to say thank you for showing up for yourselves and for each other this month. Self-Care Month is always one of our favorite traditions, and this year you really leaned in.   Thank you to everyone who played the Self-Care Bingo Challenge Whether you blacked out your card or checked off a few squares, every act of care mattered. You stretched, breathed, hydrated, took breaks, slowed down, and made space for yourself. That is the

This month we are celebrating the calm, thoughtful energy of our very own Mistie. If you have taken her classes, you already know she has a gift for helping people feel grounded, supported, and centered from the moment they unroll their mat. Her favorite pose right now Mistie is loving Malasana . With her internship keeping her in a chair more than usual, this deep hip-opening squat has been her go-to throughout the day. She uses it while starting the dishwasher, picking some

Before the holiday chaos kicks in, let’s slow things down a notch. November is all about refilling your own cup, so you’ve got something left to pour for everyone else later. Self-care doesn’t have to mean a fancy retreat or an hour of silence (though we’d take that too). It can be as simple as: Taking a few extra breaths before checking your phone Rolling out your mat even when you only have 10 minutes Saying “no” without guilt Booking a yoga class that makes you feel good ,

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