Resources
At Rasa Yoga, we believe in the transformative and healing power of yoga. Our studio is a sanctuary where people of all levels and abilities can come and explore their practice with experienced teachers. Here we offer a variety of free resources to help you start or deepen your practice. Join us in embracing the journey of self-discovery through the practice of yoga!
Begin your day with Yoga:
7 Habits of the Highly Effective Yogi
Developed by Rasa Yoga Houston Founder, Padma Shakti as a way to create habit and intention for your day.
1. Water ritual: Every morning with awareness of the cleansing properties of water take several drinks of water immediately after your first aware breath or before getting out of bed.
2. 7 movements
3 complete breaths for each posture…
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Baddha Konasana
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Shoulder Vinyasa
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Chakra Vakrasana
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Rabbit/Headstand or Headstand Prep
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Double Pigeon
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Spinal Twist
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Spinal roll to squat
3. Sit for 5 minutes: Practice naming your breath, more experienced students, emotions run through you.
4. Tongue scrape: The tongue is an important detoxification organ and also important for your first meal of the day.
5. Look outside - connect with the Earth and the Sky: Connect with the harmonious balance of nature and seek to live in rhythm with nature.
6. Addiction (have a plan): Set the intention to let go of one addiction a day and have a plan to healthfully fill the space of the addiction.
7. Live gratefully: Be grateful you have a home, food and gas in your car: EVERYTHING IS A GIFT.
Rasa Yoga is informed by Ayurveda, get your free energy movement guide below!
About
What is Rasa?
The "taste" or essence of any impression; the aesthetic experience in transcendence; the emotional fulfillment of the soul; the nectar of life. Cultivated emotional intelligence.
Rasa Yoga Supports You
We believe every true student should have access to Yoga. If you are serious about your studies, there may be Scholarship opportunities available to you.
To apply for a partial scholarship, please see our Scholarship Page.