Is yoga just stretching?

What makes yoga so much more than stretching ... or not.

YogaCara McDonaldJune 1, 2015yoga philosophy, stretch, off the mat, Yoga 101

Why I got this elephant tattoo

The story behind the elephant that now proudly lives on my left arm.

Energy + Healing, YogaCara McDonaldMay 26, 2015tattoo, elephant, my story, Ganesha, popular

Avoid carbs and do cardio

Cardio, carbs, weight loss and some yoga philosophy (Samskara).

Body Image, Yoga, Living WellCara McDonaldMay 24, 2015fads, samskara, off the mat

Why I hated my body during the Corporate Challenge Half Marathon

Battling my body and ego during the Corporate Challenge Half Marathon.

Cara McDonaldMay 19, 2015half marathon, ego, running

Running with the Cows Half Marathon

Race recap and results from the Running with the Cows Half Marathon (Kristopher's first half!).

Cara McDonaldMay 10, 2015running, Kansas City, half marathon

Friday Faves: Skincare Edition

The skincare products I use on the reg.

Cara McDonaldMay 8, 2015Friday Faves, review, skincare, beauty

Why you really hate your thighs

Identifying the source of your insecurities.

Body Image, Energy + Healing, Living WellCara McDonaldMay 4, 2015off the mat, body image

What I've learned from a year of blogging

Five lessons I've learned from my first year here in the wild wild web.

Cara McDonaldMay 1, 2015anniversary, blog, lessons

{Poem} I'll be happy when ...

InspirationCara McDonaldApril 28, 2015wants, happiness, Asteya, happy, poem

Our poor body image is an illusion

Yoga off the mat — Yoga philosophy (avidyā) and body image.

Energy + Healing, YogaCara McDonaldApril 21, 2015popular, body image, off the mat, yoga philosophy, avidya

In defense of the skinny/rich/white yogis {Elephant Journal}

There's a movement in the yoga community to embrace all sizes, genders and races ... but sometimes in these efforts, the stereotypical skinny/rich/white yogi is vilified.

YogaCara McDonaldApril 20, 2015Elephant Journal, yoga, culture, guest post

The yoga pants post

My favorite yoga pants, why they're my favorites and where I find them. In short: THE ULTIMATE YOGA PANTS POST.

YogaCara McDonaldApril 17, 2015review, yoga pants, gear, faves, Friday Faves, apparel, clothes, popular

Yoga isn't for the flexible

Think you aren't flexible? Here are 5 tips to getting over that mental block.

YogaCara McDonaldApril 15, 2015yoga benefits, flexibility, off the mat, popular, Yoga 101

Let's stop being "yes" people

Why I'm letting go of some of my obligations (and maybe you should, too).

Cara McDonaldApril 9, 2015yoga teaching, stress, busy