James Sanders Yoga

11/17/2025

Late fall and early winter carry the cool, dry, changeable energy of Vata in Ayurveda. When it’s out of balance, you might notice restlessness, trouble sleeping, or even dry skin.

I’ve put together a calming video practice designed to help you feel grounded and steady. We’ll move through gentle, warming yoga poses and simple routines that bring you back to the present moment.

Take a few minutes for yourself and try it here:

Are you feeling a bit scattered or restless as the winter sets in? You’re not alone.

11/15/2025

A fundamental piece of Ayurveda are the doshas. Let’s talk about vata, one of the three doshas.

09/09/2025

As we head into late sumer and early fall, deep & easeful breathing keeps us chill throught the seasonal transition. Backbends are one tool to help. Try out this video practice and see if it works for you!

Backbends can do wonders for your body and mind, and they’re a perfect way to energize your practice. When you stretch into a backbend, you’re opening up your chest and shoulders, which helps you b…

08/28/2025

In Ayurveda, kitchari isn’t just a comfort food — it’s a healing staple. This simple stew of mung beans, rice, spices, and ghee is easy to digest, balances all three doshas, and gives your digestive system a gentle reset. Whether you’re doing a seasonal cleanse or just need something nourishing on a busy day, kitchari is like a hug in a bowl.
Have you tried it before?

Kitchari is a traditional Ayurvedic dish known for its balancing properties and ease of digestion. It’s especially beneficial during seasonal transitions,

08/21/2025

Some of my yoga teaching is with incarcerated people in prison and juvenile detention. Substance abuse is often part of their story, sometimes leading directly to incarceration, other times as a way to cope with pain or mental health challenges. Over the years, I’ve seen how yoga can help people reconnect with themselves, regulate emotions, and rebuild their lives.

Addiction is rarely just about the substance itself. It’s about what’s underneath - trauma, chronic stress, depression, anxiety. These are the roots that need healing for recovery to last. Yoga is one of the most powerful tools I’ve found for this deeper work.

In my this post, I share how yoga supports recovery physically, emotionally, and neurologically, plus a 10-minute gentle practice you can do right now. You don’t need to be flexible or have any experience. You just need a willingness to show up for yourself.

Read and practice here:

Much of my yoga teaching is with incarcerated people in prison and juvenile detention, and when working with that population there is a strong current of substance abuse. Sometimes it’s using…

08/15/2025

First things first, the Yamas are the first limb of Patanjali's ashtanga yoga. So, what are they about?

Now seems like an auspicious time to revisit the basic concepts of ethics. One of the foundational texts in yoga is the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. It was most likely written over a period of several…

08/12/2025

Do you wonder why some people just glow with vitality and life? Ayurveda has a beautiful concept called Vihara, a lifestyle approach that’s less about rules and more about rhythm. It’s about aligning your daily habits with nature’s cycles so your body and mind work in harmony.

This isn’t about fad diets or expensive supplements. It’s about how you live, moment to moment, season to season. And yes, small shifts can create big transformations.

Curious? take a look at this article on how Vihara works, and three simple ways to start living it today.

Have you ever wondered why some people just seem to glow with health and happiness? Let me introduce you to a concept from Ayurveda called vihara