The fourth limb of yoga is pranayama, or control of breath. Why is breath control important to mind-body balance? We all know the feeling – when we feel anxious or panicked, all we can think about is the stressful situation. Our heart rate goes up, our muscles become tense, and in most cases, our breathing […]
How can I learn to meditate? It’s a question that I get asked over and over. I’ve learned that replying with, “ It’s easy!”, is not the answer anyone is looking for. Many of people find meditation incredibly difficult. Sitting, breathing… waiting? What is it all for, anyway? We read articles and watch documentaries on […]
Alright, Alright, Alright I listen to bunches of different Ted Talks, Podcasts and motivational speakers throughout the week. I’m constantly absorbing information. Usually, even when I’m not specifically seeking out yoga related material, in some way shape or form it comes full circle on some level. This week I was working on an future workshop […]
What is Yoga? The real question here is “What ISN’T yoga?” Seriously yoga has an image problem, all the comments and questions I get in response to my chosen profession and invitations to practice simply confirm it. What people say: “I’m not flexible” “I can’t even touch my toes” “I’m not a pretzel, and I can’t […]
Roll call…MOMs Sometimes as Mother’s Day approaches I find myself reflecting on how I’m doing as a Mom, and today, these are my thoughts… We are never going to be perfect. Sometimes we are going to be messy, and human, and moody. Sometimes we are going to feel real crummy at this. That’s normal I […]
Do you set the boundaries you need? For years I didn’t, and I wondered why my life didn’t work. I didn’t really understand what boundaries were or why I needed them. My severe lack of boundaries allowed me to give away my time, energy, power, pride and love to others, leaving virtually nothing for myself. […]
A lot of yoga teachers and publications don’t really talk about death. This kind of blows my mind, given that we “play dead” in savasana or corpse pose, at the end of every class. But, nope. Pastels all around. Happy, shiny people. Nothing dirty or messy or complicated. Nothing gritty or sorrowful, or dark or shadowy. […]
