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I Promise Myself

I Promise Myself: To eat nutritious foods and get enough sleep and regular exercise - not because I hate my body, but instead, because I...

Myra Shaikh

Aug 10, 20202 min read

When 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 Shaikh

Jul 26, 20201 min read

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 S.

Mar 12, 20207 min read

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 Shaikh

Jan 23, 202010 min read

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 S.

Nov 20, 20183 min read

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...

Myra Shaikh

Oct 31, 20183 min read

The Tao of Health, Sex and Longevity - Daniel P. Reid Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma - Peter Levine Train Your Mind, Change your Brain...

Titles mentioned during Yoga Teacher Training

Sep 11, 20182 min read

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...

Myra S.

Aug 6, 20182 min read

MYRA’S RECOMMENDED BOOKS 📚 The Alchemist- Paulo Coelho The Obstacle is the Way - Ryan Holiday Man’s Search for Meaning- Viktor Frankl On...

In No Particular Order

Jun 6, 20182 min read

Practicing yoga has helped me realize that everything is connected. By sharing our own experiences and by being transparent - we can...

How to Stay Happily Married

Jun 5, 20187 min read

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 S.

Jul 13, 20171 min read

"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...

Myra Shaikh

May 14, 20177 min read