In years past, it seemed like relatively few folks in the Western yoga world talked much about having a home yoga practice. Then 2020 happened. The global health crisis sent everyone home and the idea of yoga at home hit everyone’s radar. But having a home yoga practice still isn’t …
Despite most marketing efforts to simplify this sophisticated tradition in order to pique our Western interest, the yoga pool is actually much deeper than it may appear on the surface. Here are some of the things I wish I knew when I stepped into my first yoga class, which was …
Ready to start your personalized home yoga practice? If you’ve followed the three steps below, then you are well on your way! Sold on the many reasons to have a daily practice – check. Created the perfect spot to practice – check. Got the necessary props, equipment, and gear – …
After committing to 108 days of yoga, I am sold on the benefits of a daily yoga asana + pranayama + meditation practice. But I don’t eat, breathe, sleep yoga 24/7. In fact, I have found a few things outside the world of yoga that are actually my go-to shortcuts …
Is it better to practice yoga at home, or attend studio classes? Group classes, on-line classes, and a (self-directed) home practice are the trifecta of a well-rounded yoga practice. Having some of each in just the right amounts makes for phenomenal progress on this path called yoga. If I …
Yoga Goals. Perhaps you are looking for just a little more flexibility. Maybe there is an elusive, awkward, yet somehow beautiful pose you are dying to master. Or possibly you are craving that satisfying feeling of being grounded, connected to more inner peacefulness. Whatever your goals for your yoga practice, …
The incredible benefits of regular meditation are not new news, but mindfulness and meditation does seem to be increasing in popularity lately. Plenty of books, articles, and blog posts have been published in recent years. So, we seem to be at least hearing or talking about the idea of it …
What is the deal with resolutions anyway? I know. I know. It is super trendy right now to just shun the entire idea of New Year resolutions. Declaring to the Universe our lengthy wishlist is little like the adult version of a Christmas list to Santa Claus, right? I want …
With more than 1,100 teachers in just the South Puget Sound area alone registered with Yoga Alliance (and no doubt many more teaching who are not in the YA directory), where does one begin to figure out which teacher to choose? Not all yoga teachers are created equal. Connecting with the …
So Much Yoga, So Little Time: Which Style is Your Yoga? Yoga evolves throughout the years. At this point, I can think of a dozen styles that are available to choose. So how do you know which style is for you? Experience has taught me that the answer is probably: …
