Vinyasa Yoga You might find the word Vinyasa to be one of two things – very appealing and very confusing. You might even find that the word is both appealing and confusing at the same time! I find that the pronunciation is appealing in that it rolls gracefully on the tongue, “Nya,” with a long and airy finish,”hSa.” […]
Good Morning! Have you noticed how the morning sunlight changes now that we are moving through winter, forward into the new year? I am loving how morning arrives a bit earlier through my eastern windows with a soft and bright light. It makes me feel fresh and inspired as I wake up, kind of like the feeling […]
In any Vinyasa Yoga class with sequencing stemming from the Sun Salutations, you are likely to encounter Cobra Pose many times. It is a very grounding Asana that strengthens your upper body with: uplifting energy through the heart expansive movement for the lungs liberating effects for the spine This Asana is typically sandwiched between two other major Poses. It […]
Sometimes we ALL need a little poetry to open Our Minds to the imagination & Our Hearts to the creative life process. This poem resonates with my current theme of letting go of that which does not serve you. We do it in practices like the Yoga for Detox Flow, and we do it on subtle levels of Prayer […]
I try always to surround myself with people who think GREAT thoughts, who live with TRUTH, and who embody LOVING KINDNESS. What better way to keep your posse of positive people strong than to think, live, and be that way yourself? It also helps to have a collection of books and yoga videos around you! One of my favorites is Henry David […]
Reduce your back pain AND kickstart your sugar detox at the same time by creating security in your physical foundations – the feet and hips! This part of our body serves as the foundation for the alignment of our skeletal system. Often times, it is compressed from carrying around excess weight and/or from prolonged periods of sitting. The […]
I must say that I was a little intimidated by the cuteness of these shorts by Satva Living. But once I mustered up the courage to try them on… not only did I swoon from pure comfort, I can honestly say that I have never felt so purely confident in a pair of bright and tight […]
We’ve kicked of the 7 steps to Meal Planning, and the first step is all about transforming refined sugar habits into nutritious alternatives. You can join the program anytime you like by following this link to sign up for my special Meal Planning! Here is one Sweet Alternative that I’ve used for over ten years to replace […]
Do you have a Handstand practice? If so, you might be interested in trying out this backbend variation of Handstand – known in yoga as Scorpion! What’s in a Name I recently received a request on my Facebook page to make a video on how to get into Scorpion Pose, which made me very happy because I love practicing and […]
This pose strengthens and tones the leg and hip muscles while lengthening the muscle fibers. The stretch is beneficial for active people because it engages the nervous system by working both strength and flexibility with focused attention and breath. It also helps to liberate stiff joints, and provides relief from sciatica. Check it out… there’s a deck in my new backyard that […]