by Mindi Epstein | Oct 31, 2016 | Inspiration, Peace through Yoga, Real Life Yoga, The Accidental Yogi
Whenever I address an audience, my hands feel disproportionally large and awkward. What am I supposed to do with these appendages? Yes, they can be expressive, compelling even, but they also can be clumsy and a distraction. Hands are an important element... 
by Mindi Epstein | Sep 30, 2016 | Inspiration, Peace through Yoga, Real Life Yoga, The Accidental Yogi
Those who practice yoga have likely heard yoga is “an inside job.” True, indeed. Our time on the mat leads us to the 5th of the 8 Limbs of Yoga – pratyahara, withdrawal of the senses – when we shift the direction of our energy and awareness from the... 
by Mindi Epstein | Sep 15, 2015 | Peace through Yoga, The Accidental Yogi
I met with a writer yesterday for an interview about why I opened a yoga studio and how my life as an entrepreneur has been unfolding. Is it harder than I thought it would be? Hell yes! But is it more satisfying than my previous career? Infinitely so. My joy, my... 
by Mindi Epstein | May 22, 2015 | Inspiration, Peace through Yoga, The Accidental Yogi
May 23rd is my Birthday, the day I came into this world on my own volition with exuberance and fight. I don’t mean the day my mother gave birth to me. My Birthday – capital B – is the day I walked away from my full-time career with my empty leather tote in... 
by Mindi Epstein | Apr 3, 2014 | The Accidental Yogi
Today I was the recipient of a random act of kindness. By most accounts it could be said that it was a small action, but its impact was enough to inspire me to write this blog. After the random act occurred, I missed a beat in what I was doing. I paused and gathered... 
by Mindi Epstein | Mar 3, 2014 | The Accidental Yogi
An Experiment with Natural Healing Ayurveda is known as the sister science of yoga, so it is natural that I am curious about it. This ancient Indian system of natural healing and balancing the body has been around for 5,000 years. That alone gives it more credence in... 
by Mindi Epstein | Feb 14, 2014 | The Accidental Yogi
I can’t say I have ever been much of a fan of Valentine’s Day. I associate this day of hearts, flowers and chocolate with cheesy Hallmark greeting cards, bouquets of flowers delivered to the popular girls in high school, and red flannel pajamas from my dad (which I... by Mindi Epstein | Dec 3, 2013 | The Accidental Yogi
‘Tis the season for gratitude and mass consumerism, love and tension, new beginnings and a rush to close out the year. This twelfth month is always a whirlwind of friends, parties, food, late nights, shopping and gift giving. So, where are you in all this? Last... by Mindi Epstein | Nov 18, 2013 | The Accidental Yogi
11/18 Adventures in Yoga! This morning we were excited to participate in another Yoga Adventure! Today the class traveled to the ocean. I feel so blessed to be able to offer... 
by Mindi Epstein | Nov 17, 2013 | The Accidental Yogi
A wave of violent storms ripped across the state this evening. We cancelled our 4 pm Beginners Workshop so everyone would remain safe at home with loved ones. This was the first time in our household that we prepared a safe room – water, cell phones and...
