Getting Out of My Head and Into My Body

by Angela Tague // March 7, 2023 // No Comments

I primarily attend yoga classes for mental relaxation. The encouraging meditations soothe my racing mind. The soft music lulls me into a place of comfort. The palo santo helps me focus on deep cleansing breaths and long, lingering exhales. But... Continue reading →

Author Angela Tague, outside, wearign sunglasses with sun rays shining on her face.

How Imaginary Light Soothes My Chronic Pain

by Angela Tague // September 6, 2022 // 2 Comments

I thought I misheard the instructions. Visualize a white light entering the crown of the head and gently flowing down the spine. Let it settle where you feel tension or pain. As I reclined on my yoga mat, confused, I... Continue reading →

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 →