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The Art of Downward Dog: Beyond the Basics
You've done it hundreds of times. Maybe thousands. Downward Facing Dog shows up in nearly every yoga class, every flow, every sequence. It's so familiar that most of us stop thinking about it. That's exactly when things go wrong. I see it constantly: shoulders creeping toward ears, lower backs rounding or overarching, heels straining desperately toward the floor. We muscle through instead of finding ease. We endure instead of restore. Here's what most people get wrong about D
Polina Denissova
1 day ago2 min read


Why Human Spaces Matter More Than Ever
This time of year always pulls me inward. The slowing down, the early sunsets, the familiar urge to take stock of everything that unfolded — it all invites a kind of honesty you can’t rush. And looking back at 2025, I see a year packed with change, risk-taking, unexpected breakthroughs, and a whole lot of learning. Some of that learning was practical: business operations, marketing, scheduling, the not-so-glamorous backbone of running a yoga studio. Some of it was internal: b
Polina Denissova
Dec 1, 20252 min read


The Truth About My First Year As A Studio Owner
As we step into September, I can hardly believe it’s been a year since I opened the doors to Mindful Owl Yoga. When I first took this...
Polina Denissova
Sep 14, 20252 min read


From the Garden to the Mat: Lessons in Seasons
If you’ve ever tended a garden in Georgia, you know August is the rough stretch. If you’ve ever tended a garden in Georgia, you know...
Polina Denissova
Jul 31, 20251 min read
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