Yoga Shouldn't Hurt

I recently taught a yoga class in a space I hadn't been in for a while due to the restrictions of covid and I had some new to me students. After class we got to talking and several of them shared with me how good they felt and how it didn't hurt. This led us to continue the discussion that I want... Read More

Practice over Perfection

Has fear of not being perfect or even just not being good at something prevented you from even getting started? I have a few personal examples that come to mind for me. First, my oldest son had a really hard time learning to ride a bike, not because he couldn't, but because it didn't come easily... Read More

Yoga For Anxious Times

As we may have started out the new year with high hopes that things would be different, whatever that means to us. We may have set goals or resolutions that we are still working on or that have fell by the wayside. This time being particularly challenging, you may find yourself with some anxiety ... Read More

Commit to Yourself

The countdown begins 10,9,8,7,6,5,4,3,2,1 Happy New Year! It's anticipated, it's exciting, we are hopeful for great things. I don't really know why we think that at the stroke of midnight all that we are and all that we've been doing is suddenly going to change. I'm all for motivation and change.... Read More

Yoga Props for at Home Practice

It is true, that to do yoga all you need is yourself. I love the saying, "if you can breath you can do yoga." It is also true that you can use different props as tools to enhance your practice both for relaxation and for creating resistance or strength. As we have been moving and practicing yoga ... Read More

Loving Kindness Meditation

As we enter into November our minds often turn to Thanksgiving. We know that we need to be; and most of us are thankful throughout the year, but there's something that comes over us during this time. We start to look at things in a more appreciative way. We start to show gratitude for the things ... Read More

The Practice of Letting Go- How Yoga Helps

I found yoga because I am naturally calm. I'm flexible and the poses come easily to me. I have no problem leaving the other tasks and responsibilities of my life at the door and being present to my breath and body. Wait... What?? In my honest opinion I don't think anyone has found yoga because o... Read More

Breath of Joy

If you are starting to feel a little out of sorts or have times where you feel zapped of energy, getting a bit of movement into your day will definitely help with you mood. Most of us are spending more time at home and that may mean more screen time either on the tv, computer, phone, or other sma... Read More

Improving Balance with Yoga

My Balance is terrible. I need to work on my balance. I struggle with balance. These are statements I hear from students all the time. It frustrates them and makes them nervous. As we age, our ability to balance tends to get worse. This can be a combination of things. I want to first address that... Read More

Yoga For Gardeners

This topic came up in class because many of my students; and probably you if you are reading this, enjoy spending time gardening. It's a great way to spend time outdoors and to move your body. You might enjoy a flower garden or a vegetable garden. Whatever your garden looks like, no matter how bi... Read More