My 5 year old daughter, Nelle, has grown up watching her mum and dad do yoga - mum on an old purple mat, and dad on an ever-so-stylish black one. This year, she decided she wanted to be part of the fun, too - and asked us for a mat of her own. But not just any mat - a pink one, with love hearts and flowers on it.

Of course.

So for Christmas, our baby girl got her first yoga mat - a pink one, with flowers (at least) and she LOVES it! She's been doing Sarah's short youtube video, but we'd like more ... I'm just not satisfied with the other kids' yoga videos out there - so we're hoping you'll think about making more podcasts and videos for kids. Simple stuff, but little sessions I can download for her and encourage her interest in yoga practice.

Thanks, and Happy New Year!

Amanda and Nelle

My yoga practice and my slow (but sure) progress has helped me make peace with my body shape. I now know for sure that it's not worth it to compare oneself with others - every BODY is unique and something to be cherished.

Thank you, Adi, Neesha and Sarah for combating negative body image and promoting positivity!

For most of my life I was overweight, depressed, tired, and unhealthy. I had my first child at the age of 19 with my at the time Fiance and from that we had two more children. My husband and I have been together for 6 1/2 years, married for 2 and although he has always told me that I am beautiful, I was never satisfied with the way I looked. After our 2nd child was born I began to do yoga, I lost weight fairly fast, but my diet wasn't optimal. I then got pregnant with our third child and my weight skyrocketed. After she was born, my husband and I both decided to start eating healthier and I began to do yoga more and more everyday. 3-4 months ago we decided to become vegan for health and moral reasons, and along side yoga I've lost almost 40lbs more. I weigh 153lbs today and my goal is to become 130lbs. I know with yoga and a healthy diet I CAN do this. I have more energy, i can keep up with my 4yr old, my 2 1/2 yr old and 1yr old and not get winded. I want to live longer for my family and I will :]

I discovered yoga most notably, YogaToday approximately 3.5yrs ago when I was diagnosed with early stage breast cancer. It was the calmness and peacefulness I was yearning for during a very difficult time in my life.

Since that time I have been practicing 4-6days a week. Most of my practice is from YogaToday but I have discovered a wonderful studio near my home The Blue Lotus that I take an occassional class to enjoy my practice with others who embrace the same principles towards a peaceful & mindful lifestyle.

Recently my dearest friend has been diagnosed with a very aggressive cancer and my yoga practice is the place I go to to find solace, peace and stability during this very dark time in my life. I love my friend and wish her peace and strength to guide her through this journey.

Thank you for being such an intergal piece of this painful and difficuly journey.

I remember how hard it was for me in the beginning, the postures, the concentration, my legs shaking. Little by little, my body, my intention, my will and my strength became stronger. I have ups and downs, but Yoga Today is always there, anytime, everywhere... Thanks Neesha and Adi!