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 exhale – as we...
Reading Time: 3 minutes For a moment, think about what you were doing this time LAST year….Possibly working from home; still catching up with your shows via Netflix, Hulu, and the rest; coming out of shelter-in-place, or going back in; sipping wine out of your coffee mug during your virtual meetings; missing your friends and family (or not); not...
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 do not...
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 you can breathe...
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 a student is...
