The Modo Journal

Discover the Heart of Community at Modo Yoga’s Be Community Open House

This January and February, Modo Yoga studios across the community are opening their doors to welcome you during our Be Community Open House. Each participating studio is offering free classes, workshops, and events designed to inspire and connect. Dates and activities vary by location, so check with your local Modo Yoga studio to see if […]

Beyond the Mat: Surprising Lessons You’ll Learn at Modo Yoga Teacher Training

I guess I should expose my bias first!  I’ve been teaching at the Modo Yoga teacher training since our inception over 20 years ago.  It has been, and continues to be, a source of inspiration for me in my life, so it’s close to my heart and that’s the perspective I’ll take here.   Somehow the […]

Preventing Holiday Overwhelm: Subtle Practices For Holiday Mayhem

Overwhelm—and that creeping-low-grade-anxiety that it engenders—seems almost unavoidable these days.  And it’s really no wonder why.  Demands on our time, and even more prominently—our attention, are increasing with no end in sight.  We’re constantly notified on our watches, computers, phones, ipads—even in the car—that we have to do more, read more, learn more, sleep more, […]

Modo Voices: Deena Robertson

In this heartfelt conversation between sisters, Modo Co-Founder Jess Robertson sits down with Modo LA, London and Danforth Co-Founder, Deena Robertson, to explore her journey of healing, transformation, and creativity. From the life-changing power of yoga to the cathartic process of songwriting, Deena shares her personal story of overcoming cancer and discovering a deeper connection […]

Modo Voices: Journey to Grounded Confidence

  Madeline (Maddie) McDonald is 36 years young (Scorpio!) and (currently*) lives in Barrie, ON.  She is a mother to a “clever 5-year-old boy” and the wife of an incredibly supportive partner.  Maddie works in administration for the athletics division of a local college, and has aspirations to grow within both the teaching and business […]

Modo Voices: “What do you have to Lose?” Yoga for Obesity & Addiction

  Bob lives on Canada’s West Coast.  He works in public service, is a yoga student and instructor, and is a firm believer that if you always do what you always did, you will always get what you always got.   In July 2018 Bob weight 592 pounds.  Since then, through the practice of yoga, […]

Modo Yoga Columbus Opens Their Second Location in Clintonville, Ohio!

  Modo Yoga Clintonville is heating up! Come join the celebration and be part of our growing community!   We’re thrilled to announce the opening of a brand-new Modo Yoga studio in Clintonville, Ohio, on October 6, 2024! This new location marks an exciting expansion of the Modo Yoga community and brings our signature hot […]

Qu’est-ce que Modo Yoga?

  Il y a quelques mois, je discutais avec la PDG de Modo, Emily Drouillard, d’un site web qui permet aux utilisateurs de saisir un mot et de voir les principales recherches contenant ce mot. Alors, naturellement, j’ai cherché… « pied-bot. » Je rigole, je n’ai pas cherché ça. J’ai cherché « Modo Yoga », […]

What Is Modo Yoga?

Whether you've had curious minds asking why your outlook is so positive or why you’re always glowing (the people must know!), OR—you’re new to Modo and are wondering the same thing yourself, this Journal entry explores the simple question: "What is Modo Yoga."

Game Changer: CFL Player Uses Yoga For Cross Training

  There’s often a misconception that yoga people are a certain cast, wear certain clothes, and prefer, say, scented candles.  In the Modo community, we’re here to debunk those yoga perceptions. AND—we’re on a mission to communicate that the benefits of yoga are limitless! So limitless in fact, that we’re still learning. In full transparency, […]

Why Am I So Tired? Hydration Tips For Summertime Modis

  It’s summertime and it’s hotter than ever.  If you love your Modo Yoga  practice in the summer and find that it actually makes the summer heat more bearable,  you are in good company here.  We see you!   As the mercury rises and we not only keep up our practice but add in the outdoor […]

Juneteenth – Reaching In Reaching Out

  On June 19, 1865 enslaved African Americans in Texas were informed of their freedom and the official end of slavery.   To commemorate this incredibly important day, I tracked down the amazing Executive Director of the New Leaf Foundation, Shewit Kalat, for her thoughts on Juneteenth and how celebrating Juneteenth can be a fantastic […]