Krista Oakes
The Power in the Pause: How Stillness Can ...

Have you ever noticed how rushing from one thing to the next leaves you feeling scattered and tired? Sometimes, the best tool for finding your center isn’t doing more—it’s simply pausing. There is a quiet, gentle power in the pause. It’s a chance to catch your breath, check in with yourself, and invite calm into the mess of the day.

The Power in the Pause: How Stillness Can Transform Your Day
Krista Oakes
What does Om, Shanti, Shanti, Shanti mean?

Om Shanti, Shanti, Shanti is something we chant together at the end of every one of my classes. But what does Om Shanti mean? In this short video I created for my Mindful Monday series I offer my explanation for this chant.

What does Om, Shanti, Shanti, Shanti mean?

Krista Oakes

Morning Wake-Up & Organ Massage Twist

Morning Wake-Up & Organ Massage Twist

Start your day with a Morning Twist! This simple, standing exercise uses gentle swinging to create a self-massage, stimulating your internal organs, boosting energy, and calming your nervous system. Try this mindful practice first thing in the morning to awaken your body.

Zen Swing for a Mobile Spine and Lymphatic Boost

Zen Swing for a Mobile Spine and Lymphatic Boost

Need a quick energy boost? Learn the Zen Swing! This simple, rhythmic standing movement boosts spinal mobility, releases neck tension, and enhances your lymphatic system. Try this easy exercise for just one minute a day to feel looser and more energized.

Know the Difference: Child's Pose vs. Puppy Stretch

Know the Difference: Child's Pose vs. Puppy Stretch

Child's Pose and Puppy Stretch are often confused, but they serve completely different purposes! Learn the key difference: Child's Pose is a restful pause, while Puppy Stretch is an energizing lengthener. Use this tip to be intentional and enhance your yoga practice.

Two Chairs for Total Rest (Chair Savasana Modification)

Two Chairs for Total Rest (Chair Savasana Modification)

Do you struggle to truly relax in a chair? Discover a simple, genius modification using two chairs to create a fully supported rest that mimics floor Savasana. Learn how to release tension and find deep, wakeful rest without ever having to get on the floor.

The Courage to Leap Anyway

The Courage to Leap Anyway

Courage isn't the absence of fear; it's being afraid and doing the thing anyway. Discover how to take a leap despite your fears, whether it's walking into a new yoga class or having a difficult conversation. Find the courage to take the next step and live a more powerful life.

Humility and the Art of Shining Brightly

Humility and the Art of Shining Brightly

Humility isn't about making yourself small to let others shine. It's about recognizing that we can all shine brightly at once. Discover how to celebrate the strengths of others without diminishing your own light, creating a world where everyone can shine.

Fear vs. Intuition: How to Tell the Difference

Fear vs. Intuition: How to Tell the Difference

Have you ever had a gut feeling so strong you couldn't ignore it? But how do you know if that feeling is true intuition or just fear and anxiety holding you back? Discover the key difference between these two powerful emotions and learn to discern your inner knowing from lingering worry.

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The Power of the Fold

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The Power of the Fold

Have you ever seen an inversion table that hangs you upside down for spinal decompression? Discover how you can get similar benefits of an inversion through a simple forward fold. Learn how to overcome the natural resistance to fully let go and experience profound relaxation and freedom in your body.

Unclench and Unwind – Releasing Unnecessary Tension

Unclench and Unwind – Releasing Unnecessary Tension

Are you even aware of the tension you're holding in your body? Discover why we habitually clench and how to consciously release unnecessary tension. Learn a simple practice to find more relaxation and freedom, allowing your muscles to remember how to unwind.