Is audition more intimidating than interview? For me, it wasn’t. I’m the Queen of the Interview. I always have a crisp resume, the only suit I own, and my “boss bitch” pearl earrings. However, I have never done a yoga audition. I don’t have a yoga resume and I ...
Keeping a yoga journal can have many benefits. It forces you to examine your practice in ways you might not otherwise examine it. It helps you reflect on your practice and to think through problems without judgment. When to Journal It is best to journal immediately after class, if possible. If ...
As you might have noticed, social media is overflowing with yoga photos. Sunsets, lush nature, an ocean in the background, or maybe the top of a tall, green hill – all of this, plus a yoga pose and an aura of serenity on the practitioners face. We see it and we’re in awe. These people look so ...
Perhaps your first thought when reading the headline was “I’m sorry, tongue scraping? Why would I scrape my tongue? What do you mean?” Sure, you brush your teeth regularly. Perhaps you even brush your tongue. So… WTF is tongue scraping? Tongue scraping in an Ayurvedic ...
What would your life look like if the answer to “How are you?” wasn’t always “Tired?” How would it feel to be truly rested, deep in your soul, really alert and alive? Most parents, and women in particular, feel like they’re never going to know. And as the mom ...
Anyone who’s responsible for raising a child knows how scary it can be. House plants have to be kept alive. Pets have to be kept alive and happy. But kids? Kids have to be kept alive, happy, nurtured, supported, and so much more. And they come with their own little package of thoughts and ...
If you’re anything like me, your yoga practice is a lot like the rest of your life. Sometimes it’s consistent, rewarding, and incredible. And sometimes it’s a hot mess. The truth is that life is just that way sometimes. Ups and downs, good and ...
When done correctly, Utkatasana (Chair Pose) is powerful and empowering. In fact, the translation of Utkatasana from Sanskrit to English literally means “powerful pose”. As we sit back in this imaginary chair, we create balance and strength in the physical body and find our power- both ...
