When someone thinks of yoga, they might conjure up an image of a person on a quest to self-improvement. Images that follow are often those of a white woman in tight leggings and painful backbends. While some of these depictions are fairly accurate and while the journey to yoga is a highly personal expedition of self-discovery, what many don’t realize is the profound sense of connection that comes from within the community of yoga. At balance we aim to honor the roots and spread our appreciation.