In yoga asana practice, we bring awareness to the breath. In everyday life, many of us lose the awareness. What might we learn from observing our breath over the course of a…
The journey to advancing your asana practice starts with the self. Last month, we wrote about turning the awareness inward with breathwork. Inward awareness is what’s truly going to transform your asana…
A great way to shift our focus inward is through breathing exercises. The exercises below can be used at any time throughout your day or if you’re feeling inspired, build them into…
The Sanskrit word yama is often translated as “abstinence” or “regulation”. There are five yamas that outline the ethical path of a yogi (according…
In today’s world, life’s pressures can leave us feeling scattered, wound up and anxious. Some days it can be a real challenge to shift into relaxation mode. Coupled with breath work, the…
…But I can’t even touch my toes… I have heard this phrase many times from people that are resistant to trying yoga. And I get it – yoga can be intimidating for…
To correspond with Valentine’s Day, we have been practicing heart opening poses this month. Yes, this sounds a bit sappy, but heart openers have real benefits for our bodies. Many of us…
The holidays have come and gone as they always do. As fun, stressful or enjoyable as they were, they probably left us feeling a little lethargic and overindulged. Now it’s time to…
Every year in January or February, my classes are jam packed with yogis and yoginis who have resolved to be healthier in the New Year. Some look exhausted, overworked and so ready…