Native Yoga

05/28/2026

Struggling with neck pain or built-up tension? This gentle 10-minute yoga for neck pain relief and tension release offers safe, effective modifications perfect for beginners and anyone practicing yoga with injuries.

Learn easy neck stretches, shoulder releases, and upper back mobility moves that help relieve stiffness, improve posture, and reduce discomfort from daily stress or desk work. All poses include clear modifications so you can practice safely without aggravating existing issues.

Great for chronic neck pain, tension headaches, shoulder tightness, and upper body tension. Use props like a blanket or block for extra support. Always listen to your body and consult your doctor if needed.

Perfect quick yoga session for morning relief, midday breaks, or evening wind-down.

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05/15/2026

I am excited to release this podcast today with Maria Margolies of . Check it out. In this conversation we discuss:

* Reframing Beauty: Maria encourages redefining beauty standards that have been historically shaped by industries seeking to profit from insecurities, emphasizing the beauty seen in nature's imperfections.

* Yoga's Role in Self-Acceptance: Utilizing yoga as a tool for fostering self-love and acceptance, Maria shifts her focus to practices that embrace all body types and physical changes.

* Transformative Potential of Women's Circles: Emphasizing the impact of vulnerability and storytelling in women's retreats, Maria underscores the empowerment that arises from shared experiences in safe spaces.

* Pelvic Floor Health Awareness: Maria highlights the lack of education surrounding pelvic floor function in yoga practices, advocating for a more balanced approach that focuses on natural body awareness.

* Unity in Diversity: Maria calls for collective action to change societal narratives, emphasizing collaboration between genders to redefine beauty and embrace human diversity.

Body Positive Yoga: Embracing Your Natural Body & Self-Love | Maria MargoliesDiscover how to break free from unrealistic beauty standards and truly love your...

05/15/2026

⚡️NEW TODDCAST w/ ⚡️

What if we stopped trying to fix our bodies and started celebrating them exactly as they are?

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In this heartfelt conversation with Maria Margolies, a yoga teacher with over 25 years of experience and a powerful advocate for body positivity, we explore how to embrace aging, wrinkles, stretch marks, gray hair, and every natural change with love and respect.

Maria reminds us that our bodies are living landscapes, shaped beautifully by time, just like mountains, rivers, and sand dunes.

Key Takeaways:
* Reframing beauty through the wisdom of nature
* Yoga as a path to genuine self-acceptance
* Why pelvic floor health deserves more attention in yoga
* The power of men and women working together to change societal narratives

If you’re ready to feel more at home in your body, this episode is for you.

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Let us know in the comments: What’s one way you’re learning to love your body more fully?

05/08/2026

From Stay-at-Home Mom to Yoga Studio Owner

Meet Molly Kranovich, the heart behind in Mount Prospect, Illinois!

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She turned her love for yoga into a beautiful multi-functional space that brings together yoga classes, a charming retail shop with local artisans, and a warm community hub.

In our latest podcast episode, Molly shares the real talk — the challenges, the wins, balancing family life, and building a heart-led business with purpose.

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05/07/2026

Dealing with shoulder pain, rotator cuff issues, impingement, or general shoulder tension? This gentle yoga class shows you exactly how to keep practicing safely without aggravating your injury.

In this tutorial, Todd McLaughlin shares practical yoga modifications for shoulder pain so you can continue your practice with confidence. You’ll learn safe ways to modify common poses in Vinyasa, Ashtanga, and slower flows while protecting your shoulders.

You’ll discover:
• Why certain poses aggravate rotator cuff injuries and shoulder impingement
• Safe alternatives for Downward Dog, Chaturanga, Plank, arm balances, and backbends
• Gentle mobility exercises and strengthening work for rotator cuff stability
• How to use props (blocks, straps, blankets) for support
• Breathing techniques to reduce tension and support healing

Perfect for anyone looking for yoga for shoulder pain, shoulder injury yoga modifications, or rotator cuff friendly yoga. Whether your pain comes from yoga practice, desk work, sports, or daily life, these modifications will help you stay strong and mobile while healing.

Always consult your doctor or physical therapist before practicing. This is not medical advice.

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05/02/2026

Saturday Morning Ritual

I take one day off a week from the studio. Saturday is the day I can get motivated for the week to come by reading.

Here is a list of the books and practices that are making my Saturday one of my favorites.

Everyday but especially Saturday I start with The Sunrise Manifesto. This helps me formulate gratitude and put ideas to paper to help me plan out what it is I want to focus my teaching on throughout the week.

Socrates Meets Kant - I recently read The Critique of Pure Reason by Immanuel Kant and was left with my mind so open that I need to try to continue to understand the depth and complexity of ideas that he presents. This book by Peter Kreeft posits the idea of Socrates questioning Kant and is written for the complete beginner in philosophy. I am finding it is helping me to understand some heavy concepts and is bringing Pure Reason to light.

The Complete Book of Vinyasa Yoga by Srvatsa Ramaswami. This one is unbelievably good. Being a student of Pattabhi Jois and a fan of Iyengar yoga over the years it is a work of complete mastery that Srivatsa Ramaswami has put together. Detailing Vinyasa Karma in a way that makes “pure sense.”

Your Spine Your Yoga by Bernie Clark. This one is gets me so excited. Never had I understood physiology in relation to yoga practice in such a detailed and informative way. This one is helping me so much in understanding my own spine. I am learning how to apply what I am learning in my own practice in relation to helping students understand their own spine as well.

The Surfer’s Journal - I have been reading every Surfer’s Journal cover to cover so many years now as a source of true stoke. I can only always see the connection between my yoga and surf practice as completely synchronistic. I find the art of surfing informs my yoga and visa versa. I like to pull from non “yoga” related info to bring extra “soul arch” into my yoga. The feedback loop in continuous.

Find what lights you up and spend time studying. Enlightenment is in the cultivation and appreciation of it.

05/01/2026

New Toddcast w/ titled Sky Swisa | Global Yoga Journey, Healing Trauma & Holistic Wellness

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Join Todd for a deeply moving conversation with Sky Swisa — founder of Ananda Sky Yoga and a truly global yoga teacher.

From working in the diamonds industry in Shanghai, speaking Mandarin, Hebrew, Russian & English, to training with Dharma Mittra in New York — Sky’s path is anything but ordinary. She began yoga at just 14 and has woven her multicultural experiences into a powerful, heart-centered approach to teaching and healing.

In this episode, Sky opens up about navigating personal trauma, grief, loss, and mental health through yoga, community, and spiritual practice. Together we explore yoga practice, grounding techniques, the evolving world of yoga & diet, and why lifelong growth matters more than perfection.

Key Takeaways:
* How your cultural background can deepen your yoga practice
* Integrating yoga with holistic healing for real transformation
* The power of community during life’s hardest moments
* Staying non-judgmental on your personal growth journey

If you’re on a healing path, this episode will speak straight to your heart.

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04/30/2026

If you’re dealing with lower back pain, lumbar issues, or spondylolisthesis but still want to practice yoga safely, this live tutorial shows you exactly how.

In this session, Todd McLaughlin demonstrates practical modifications for Ashtanga and Vinyasa flows so you can keep moving without aggravating your back. Learn safe ways to handle forward folds, backbends, twists, and core work while protecting your lumbar spine.

You’ll discover:
• Why certain poses aggravate spondylolisthesis and how to modify them
• Gentle alternatives using props (blocks, straps, chairs)
• Core strengthening that supports spinal stability
• Breathing techniques and mindful movement for pain relief and long-term healing
• Full modified practice flow you can follow at home

Perfect for anyone with chronic lower back pain, recovering from injury, or wanting a sustainable yoga practice. Always consult your physician before starting. This is not medical advice.

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04/27/2026

We celebrated 20 years of Native Yoga Center today and want to thank you for all of your support over the years. We couldn’t have done it without you. ❤️🙏

04/24/2026

Meet Zarah Kravitz

New Toddcast with titled Ayurveda for Modern Life: Postpartum Healing, Seasonal Eating & Yoga

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Meet Zarah Kravitz

An Ayurvedic practitioner, yoga teacher, and passionate advocate for holistic living, Zarah’s journey has taken her from New Jersey to New Mexico, and now to Southern California.

After studying with renowned teacher Dr. Vasant Lad, she’s dedicated her path to sharing the wisdom of Ayurveda and yoga in a practical, nourishing way.

She’s also the co-founder of Mama Rest—a beautiful service supporting new mothers with Ayurvedic postpartum meals—and continues to teach yoga while offering cooking courses rooted in seasonal, bioregional living.

This conversation is full of insight, inspiration, and grounded wisdom for anyone looking to live more in tune with nature.

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