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.…
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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…
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…
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…
Triangulation
Find the balance of effort and ease in Triangle Pose (Utthita Trikonasana) without pushing I love the number three — always have — so it’s…
Sleep: Foods that aid or sabotage ZZZZZZZs
My last blog was about sleep and things that you can do (or avoid) to help yourself sleep better. Getting enough rest at night is…