I’ve been teaching yoga for quiet some time. This year will make 21 years! So along the way I’ve seen all sorts of people do yoga and I’ve heard all the excuses why someone can’t do yoga. The assumptions people have about yoga are as many as the day is long. Either they think it’s […]
Of course it was a relationship. They’re always the most piercing way the Universe has to help us grow and understand ourselves. And Holy Shiva it can be painful. I was in a relationship with a man whose every word either offended me or hurt my heart. Unfortunately, the pain was also a source of curiosity. […]
Are you new to yoga and not sure where to start? Or maybe you are a practicing and seasoned yogi looking for a community where you can expand your practice. No matter what your circumstances, finding the right home to practice yoga can be overwhelming. There are classes at gyms, local community centers, and a […]
You wouldn’t know this by looking at me but I have had low back pain most of my life. Most of the time it didn’t bother me too much. Just when I did too much or stood around a lot. My family went on long car trips which was too much sitting and we visited lots of […]
This year I thought let’s make it simple. Let’s pick a word that we want to be an overarching theme for 2019. So instead of resolutions and regimens let’s just sprinkle a little word into our year, our months, our weeks, our days and relationships. Maybe it’s the start to your day. Wake up, stretch […]
Have you ever heard that you should cut your hair on the New Moon? Well, the idea is that as the moon grows so does your hair. So cutting it at the appropriate time can make or break your lovely locks. Check out more info here. This applies to your New Year’s resolutions as well. You see, […]
Let’s face it as much I love yoga I get pretty tired of the scantily clad 24 year old women hyper-extending their hips joints talking about peace and tranquility as they discover their true self. Look. When you start a yoga practice especially over the age of 30 there are certain poses that as cool […]
Change is not easy for most of us and big changes are even harder. We have to dig deep and find courage, and put on acts of bravery and great faith to adjust to something new. Fall is the season of change. The Earth teaches us how to just let go. When the branch can […]
There is a lot to be said for good nutrition when you want to stay in shape. We all know we shouldn’t eat fried food or packaged food but you may not know that certain foods we think are healthy can actually end up hurting us in the end. We could end up with more […]
Why not? A 200 hour yoga teacher training is an investment in yourself. You will learn yoga in a whole new way so that whether you teach or not you will know your body and be able to self correct in any pose. You will learn breathing techniques that you will use as a resource […]