The Meditative Aspect and More Mindful Poses It’s that time of year again, and as I’ve been working in my new yard to get my garden and flower beds ready, I thought it would be a good time to revisit the topic of Mindful Gardening. If you missed my first blog post on this topic, …
Updated: Mar 17, 2020 There’s been just one thing on everyone’s minds lately, and as of late Friday afternoon, the U.S. has declared a National Emergency in response to the COVID-19 crisis. This has implications across every aspect of our lives. But what does this mean for yoga? By now, I’m sure most of you reading …
Updated: Sep 24, 2020 This will be a regularly-updated post featuring relaxing yoga or meditation playlists, podcasts, or guided meditations that I have found helpful to my practice during this time. I hope they are helpful to you as well. Late September: Piano Covers playlist on Spotify This is a great one to listen to when …
By now, you all should know that I am a strong advocate for self-care, especially at holiday time. As the hustle and bustle of the holiday season ramps up, we tend to put our own needs on the back burner. However, when we fail to prioritize our own needs, we can’t effectively take care of …
Or Fall: The Perfect Season for Yin, Part II As I wrote in my blog post earlier this month, this time of year lends itself to going inward, and the changing of the seasons encourages us to also let go of what is no longer having a positive affect on our lives. But change can …
During Autumn when the days grow shorter and the temperatures grow cooler, it’s a natural time to turn inward, and because of that, it’s the perfect time to focus on self care. Yin is very much a practice rooted in self care. The slow, meditative style lends itself to the changing seasons. In the Fall, …
Many of my students over the years have asked for suggestions on which yoga mat to purchase for personal use, and the truth is, that answer is different from person to person. When looking to buy your own mat, it’s important to consider how you will use it. Are heated yoga classes the primary part …
For many people, gardening in itself is a lesson in mindfulness. The methodical pulling of weeds or planting of seeds or bulbs can be meditative. Whether or not the meditative aspect is part of your gardening practice, the act of gardening is definitely physical activity, and it is one in which we need to be …
Or: Why I Teach on Self Love Pt. 2 Last month, I shared some of the personal reasons why I commonly teach classes centered around Self Love. In all the classes I teach, heart opening poses are a main focus. After all, who couldn’t benefit from a more open heart? Below are a couple reasons …
A handful of years ago, I was struggling in a relationship in which I was truly settling. I admitted to my best friend on the phone that I was afraid that if I wasn’t with him, I wouldn’t be with anyone. I had just moved to a new town, and I worked at a jewelry …