What My Yoga Teacher Taught Me About Managing Chronic Illness

by Angela Tague // January 4, 2022 // No Comments

As everyone rose to their firm-footed warrior poses, I dropped down into the coziness of a child’s pose. There, I curled into a sweating, sighing mass for several breaths as the others gracefully swayed through the morning flow. At the... Continue reading →

Angela Tague doing the lotus yoga pose. Cupcakes and Yoga Pants blog

Should You Close Your Eyes During Yoga Class?

by Angela Tague // December 3, 2019 // No Comments

One of my favorite yoga classes at the moment is candlelight yin on Monday evenings. It’s warm, nourishing and relaxing. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links and advertisements. I earn a small commission if you shop through them, which helps... Continue reading →

Rest and Haikus

by Angela Tague // October 8, 2019 // 4 Comments

Over the weekend I attended the book release party for This is It by Ryan Allen. His wife is my therapeutic yoga instructor and friend at the Sioux City studio where I spend time each week. Ryan treated us to... Continue reading →

What is Gentle Yoga? (From a Student’s Perspective)

by Angela Tague // June 4, 2019 // No Comments

Over the years, I’ve run into two bold stereotypes about yoga. Either you’re a human pretzel who mysteriously contorts the body, or you sit on a mat and chant into a cloud of patchouli incense. Both are extremes, but could... Continue reading →

3 Reasons I Take My Own Yoga Props to Yoga Class

by Angela Tague // April 30, 2019 // No Comments

Lately, I’m attracting more attention at my local yoga studio than usual. Well, you can’t miss me. I roll in with a puffy yoga mat, a large rectangular yoga bolster and a tote bag filled with blocks, a blanket, a... Continue reading →

Yin Yoga: Get Comfortable With Being Uncomfortable

by Angela Tague // April 16, 2019 // No Comments

When things get tough, we usually pivot. In yin yoga class, we challenge that urge to move away from discomfort and remain still. It’s the easiest and hardest yoga I’ve ever tried. We melt into the stationary poses and search... Continue reading →