Meditation is defined as a contemplative practice that involves training attention and awareness to achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm state. It is used across various spiritual and religious traditions to quiet, focus, and transform the mind, cultivating self-awareness and mindfulness. Meditation can involve focused techniques, such as concentrating on the breath or mantras,...

Reading Time: < 1 minute Sometimes, we are our own worst enemies. (myself included) Many times when I meet someone new and tell them I teach yoga, they say, “I wish I could do yoga – I am just not flexible/have balance/no time.”, etc. You get the picture. My reply is typically along the lines of, “If...

Reading Time: < 1 minute Yoga is the “union” of the mind, body, and breath. Some starting their practice, may see just the physical aspect of yoga. If a student is limited with their physical capabilities, they can focus more on meditation or breath work and still be practicing yoga – effectively, and in true form. If...

Reading Time: 2 minutes Before I went to my first yoga class, (at the local gym), I wanted to peek inside to get an idea of what to expect. What should I wear, what props and gear should I bring to class, would I be able to keep up with everyone?… Start S L O W, and...

Reading Time: 3 minutes Yoga is so much more than “stretching”. In fact, most yoga teachers really do not care for the word, “stretch” as part of the definition, or description of a yoga practice. Truth is, a large part of yoga, is how you breathe. From that first inhale at birth, to our last...