Meeting Your Body in the Present Moment
How do you cope with change? Are you change avoidant, or do you embrace it? I think the answer is variable depending on the situation.…
Category: Yoga
Where’s your head at?
Forgive the grammar, but I couldn’t resist using this sign as the title of this post. I love odd signs and have taken pictures of…
Weight Loss Inspiration
Get Inspired! Here’s how they did it.. There’s nothing quite as inspiring as a truly jaw-dropping before and after picture. I’m talking about a 50+…
Parivrtta Utkatasana (Revolved Chair Pose)
I love twists! (Some more than others, to be honest.) And whenever I get a chance to put Parivrtta Utkatasana (Revolved Chair Pose) into a…
The Benefits of Failure
I’m afraid to fail. Just like most people. But here’s the secret no one tells you: Failing at something doesn’t make YOU a failure. In…
Parsvottanasana (Pyramid Pose) Simplified!
I frequently use Parsvottanasana (Pyramid Pose) to emphasize the importance of aligning the spine and using the legs to support the upper body. What I…
Simple (and Safe!) Floor-based Backbends
I know, we hear the word “backbend” and panic. It’s a word with a lot of baggage. I totally understand that and hope to dispel…
Focus During Meditation
Maintaining focus during meditation can indeed be a challenge, but with practice and the right approach, it becomes easier over time. Here are some tips…
Agnistambhasana (Firelog Pose)
I remember the first time I attended a class in which the teacher led us into Agnistambhasana (Firelog Pose). I wanted to run screaming out…
Anantasana (Vishnu’s Couch Pose)
I love a good balancing pose, and I’m not just talking about balancing while standing on one leg. Or doing an arm balance. There are…