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 …
In the spring of 2019, I was inspired to commit myself to 108 days of yoga practice (asana + pranayama + meditation six days a week for 18 weeks). It felt – some days more than others – like a huge feet of Tapas, but I made it through. And …
Time sure flies when you are having fun! And what’s more fun than committing to practice yoga asana + pranayama + meditation daily, six days a week for 108 total days?! Confession: some days it is actually fun, and other days it’s [eyes rolling] “oooh, fuuuun” like eating your least …
Surely you have heard these claims about yoga before: Yoga can increase muscle flexibility, strength and tone. It can improve respiratory health, energy and vitality. Yoga can help balance your metabolism and contribute to weight loss. It can also prevent injury, enhance athletic performance , and improve your cardiovascular health. …
Blame it on the spring sunshine, or maybe blame it on the alignment of the stars, but whatever the reason, I have an inclination lately to really jump into this yoga thing with both feet. Yes, I do already teach weekly classes, counsel private clients, assist with teacher trainings, lead …
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 …
For me, yoga is a lot like duct tape: it may not fix everything, but it sure comes in handy for most of life’s challenges. Over the years in my own practice I have leaned into yoga to overcome a long battle with insomnia, to relieve chronic hip and back pain, …
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 …
Once you convince yourself to be bold enough to step into that first yoga class, sticking with it can be challenging when it seems hard to keep up. A drop-in class can be overwhelming – like jumping into a river’s current midstream: Does everyone else actually know what this teacher …
