I cried during yoga today. I know this is a thing that happens, I hear people share about it all the time. But I’m not one of “those” people. I go to yoga twice a week. I’m not good at the practice, I never have been. I’m 6 feet tall with size 11 feet. Bending and twisting and stretching and ...
As I´m standing here, twisted up in revolved triangle pose, I can feel it. I can feel that I´m so strong! So much stronger than I used to be. Somehow, those poses that used to challenge me, are opening up to me. I am able to hold them for longer periods of time. I can breathe through them. With ...
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 ...
At first glance, Tadasana appears simplistic and effortless. But if we take a look deeper into this pose, we find it’s a strengthening foundational pose with therapeutic benefits. Tadasana is a common transitional pose, starting pose, or even a resting pose. While those are all great uses, I ...
Plank is a major transition and foundation in yoga and really just fitness in general. It’s not only amazing for developing core strength, it also helps to strengthen almost every muscle in your body, encourages body awareness and cultivates balance. Sounds good, right? But if ...
Do you ever wonder how a tree can stay alive for so long when it appears as though it’s not getting water or nourishment? The ground, the surface is dry, no rain for months. Or maybe people chip away at it making their mark. Storms change its appearance ripping branches from its trunk. Yet ...
Why is it important to have a soul day? Buddha himself said, “You should sit in meditation for 20 minutes, unless you are too busy. Then you should sit for an hour.” Taking a Time-Out So this week I’ve been taking a little time out from my hectic life. I’ve limited my ...
I have received many emails or had conversations with potential yoga clients that started out along the lines of, “I’m (insert age that the person views as old). And I am a yoga beginner.” If we were speaking in person, they would often pause to wait for my gasp. When it never came, I would let ...
Whether you’ve been practicing for years and are fluent in Sanskrit, or you barely know the difference between warrior I and II, there’s probably some unknowns in the yoga world that you took at face value or things that you might have forgotten about over the course of your yoga journey. I’m ...
We’ve all been there. The project at work that has you pulling your hair out, constantly checking your email, and is seemingly taking over your life. That’s the phase of life that I’m in right now: After moving to Boston about a year ago, I took a marketing position at a software startup. The ...
