Joanna Nicholson
Joanna’s always on the move—she’s a cyclist, triathlete, traveler and former competitive dancer. A decade ago, Joanna began to explore yoga as a way to complement her dance background and increase strength and flexibility. In addition to yoga’s physical benefits, she was taken by its ability to calm the mind, nurture the spirit and promote happiness from within. She’s been an avid yogi ever since and continues to deepen her practice every day thanks to the inspiring yoga community. While Joanna calls Toronto, Canada home, she’s an enthusiastic citizen of the world, spiritual adventurer and life-long learner. Outside of yoga, Joanna blogs about health/wellness and can often be found experimenting in the kitchen (she’s a certified chef). Words to live by: “Love more, worry less.” Om shanti.
Articles by Joanna Nicholson
4 Mantras That Will Transform Your Life
Here are four popular mantras that can transform your life by helping you retrieve energy, restore balance, attract love and remove...
3 Easy Steps to a More Positive You
Happy Positive Thoughts Day! Here's how to use meditation, positive affirmations, and yoga to train your mind to think more positively.
Stay Present: Improve Your Virabhadrasana Series With These Mindful Tips
The Virabhadrasana is a power series of postures that is great for strengthening your body. But how can our mind help us better these...
How Conscious Breathing Can Boost Your Yoga Asana Practice
Conscious breathing connects us to our inner energy source. Learn how to do it and enjoy its remarkable benefits for body, mind and spirit.
6 of the Most Common Yoga Mantras (and Why)
Whether you’re new to mantras or have been chanting Om for decades, here are the six most common ones, what they mean and how these sacred...
3 Signs You're Becoming a True Yogi
Being a yogi is about more than your flexibility on the mat. Here are three on and, more importantly, off-the-mat signs that you're well on...
The Power of Breath: An Introduction to Pranayama
Explore more about the benefits of pranayama, how you can incorporate it into your yoga practice, and the common exercises and breathing...
Ground Into Tadasana to Connect With Your Root Chakra
Having balanced chakras starts with the root chakra and tadasana is one of the best poses to help. Here's more on this first chakra and how...
Hot Yoga: Warm Up to This Style While Learning More of What to Expect
Enjoy the feeling of summer early this year and try a style of hot yoga! Here's what to expect and how to decide if it's right for you.
Top 4 Yoga Poses to Keep You Energized and Feeling Great
Tree pose, corpse pose, bound angle and downward-facing dog are famous for a reason. Learn the benefits of each and how they can help keep...
Quick Office Yoga Sequence to Relieve Muscle Tension and Stress
Whether you’re a beginning or more advance yogi, here’s a simple sequence you can do from the convenience of your own work station—and...
Inhale New Beginnings With These 3 Morning Breathing Exercises
Just like a new year, every inhale is considered a new beginning. Here are three types of breathing exercises you can incorporate into your...
11 Beautiful, Inspirational Quotes From Yoga Scripture
Yoga scriptures offer us continual inspiration for living a more spiritual life and deepening our asana practice. Find out why this matters...
Overcoming Loneliness Throughout the Holidays
Although seemingly similar, loneliness is a negative emotional state, whereas being alone is a physical state in which one can find...
5 Restful Asanas for the Weary Yogi
No rest for the weary? We yogis disagree. Here are five restful asanas to help you restore your energy and/or recover from an injury.
3 Poses for a Natural Burst of Energy
Many of us lead a lifestyle that—even despite our best efforts—constantly demands too much of us. Here are three yoga poses to help you get...
Fundamental Yoga Sequence for Beginners
Getting into the right flow is easier with some guidance. Here is a recommended basic sequence of asanas for beginners (and for yogis of...
Why This Yogini Thinks You Should Finally Try Hot Yoga
On the fence about trying out a Hot yoga class? Yogini Joanna Nicholson explains the types of classes available, her top three favorite...
End Your Practice (and Your Week) in Savasana
Savasana is a restorative asana that is commonly enjoyed as the final posture in a yoga class. Learn the many rejuvenating benefits this...
Different Yoga for Different Days: A Quick Overview of 5 Popular Styles
With so many types, there’s a yoga practice that’s suited for everyone and everyday. Learn more about some of these popular ones you may...
Live 'Happily Ever After' With These Top 3 Benefits of Meditation
Modern-day living can get your life off track. Learn how to get it back with meditation so you can start living your 'happily ever after.'
Manifest Success With These 5 Yoga Virtues
The virtues that yoga instills help create a greater sense of self and contribute to future success. Embrace these top 5 virtues that are...
Invite More Love Into Your Life With These 5 Heart-Opening Asanas
Opening our hearts to others can be difficult when faced with hardships. Try these 5 yoga postures to help open your heart chakra and let...
3 Hip-Opening Postures for People Who Sit All Day
Hip openers can help relieve low back pain and the stiffness that comes from sitting in an office chair all day. Learn the three best yoga...
How Chocolate Elevates Mood
Looking for a good reason to eat chocolate? Dark chocolate, the bitter sugar-free kind, is a superfood unto itself. It is chock full of...
Q&A by Joanna Nicholson
How can meditation help me feel better?
Meditation is one of those rituals that makes me feel good, but I didn’t always feel this way. Why? Feelings are subjective for...
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