Myra ShaikhAug 10, 20202 minI Promise MyselfI Promise Myself: To eat nutritious foods and get enough sleep and regular exercise - not because I hate my body, but instead, because I...
Myra ShaikhJul 26, 20201 minMy Podcast Interview: Yoga & Increasing PeaceWhen I was asked to be interviewed for Ashley Weber's yoga podcast back in May 2020, I felt both flattered and a little nervous... what...
Myra S.Mar 12, 20207 minA tough conversation about cultural appropriation and yoga.For those of you who know me personally, you may know that I’m a first generation daughter of Pakistani immigrants. My childhood is too...
Myra ShaikhJan 23, 202010 minFirst, attend to the divine. Moment of honesty- I’ve been going through a bit of a slump lately. It’s been harder to find the motivation to practice yoga and go the...
Myra S.Nov 20, 20183 minWhat Do Pakistani Women Look Like?I’ve been struggling to find the right words to share my thoughts on an experience that has been weighing on my mind for quite some time....
Myra ShaikhOct 31, 20183 minThe meanest mom on Halloween?It’s funny how much yoga has changed my life in ways I could’ve never expected. Yoga taught me to become more aware... to start noticing...
Titles mentioned during Yoga Teacher TrainingSep 11, 20182 minRecommended Books - Practice Yoga 300 hr YTT, 2018The Tao of Health, Sex and Longevity - Daniel P. Reid Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma - Peter Levine Train Your Mind, Change your Brain...
Myra S.Aug 6, 20182 minExciting New Updates!I've got some exciting news to share! Well... exciting for me at least. :) As of August 20th (first day kids go back to school), I will...
In No Particular OrderJun 6, 20182 minMost Influential BooksMYRA’S RECOMMENDED BOOKS 📚 The Alchemist- Paulo Coelho The Obstacle is the Way - Ryan Holiday Man’s Search for Meaning- Viktor Frankl On...
How to Stay Happily MarriedJun 5, 20187 min5 Lessons After 14 Years of MarriagePracticing yoga has helped me realize that everything is connected. By sharing our own experiences and by being transparent - we can...
Myra S.Jul 13, 20171 minSelf Love is not selfish.Growing up, I was raised to be a people pleaser. My mom had trained us well... everyone complimented her on how well-behaved and...
Myra ShaikhMay 14, 20177 minFulfilling My Purpose"Determine that the thing can and shall be done, and then we shall find the way." - Abraham Lincoln 5 years ago on this day - just 1 day...