Puerto Rico I know a lot of yogis use running to supplement their practice. It makes sense as both require a strong body and mind. I used to be one of those that woke up at 5am to go to the gym every day before work (read about that post here). I used to run […]
Being a friend to yourself is no mere metaphor or purely sentimental idea. It is the basis of all relationships because it is a fundamental recognition of the soul. Thomas Moore yoga with a dear friend On Saturday I took a 2-3 flow class at Yoga District with a dear friend of mine. The space […]
Last night during teacher training, we had the wonderful Patty Ivey from Down DogYoga come and teach us a power vinyasa flow. The class was great, Patty is a fantastic teacher – authentic, real and powerful! Simply through her word choice and voice she transformed my body into a vehicle of energy and radiance. As […]
This past weekend I went to NYC to visit some friends and spend some time yogaing and walking. It was a beautiful autumn weekend and I felt so blissed out to be with people I love, in my favorite city, AND taking yoga classes in two of the most amazing studios in Manhattan. I took […]
half of my YTT trainees celebrating In The Streets The more I surround myself with people, both online and in the real world, that are seeking the yogic path to better their lives, the more I have found validation for a lot of my new lifestyle changes. The deeper you delve yourself into a role, […]
The other night I spent the night at my parent’s house as they were out of town and I was taking care of my wonderful black lab. As I was tucking him and myself into bed, I heard a crash downstairs, much like a container of some sort falling down. Unsure of what to do, […]
Capitol Hill on 9-11 I cannot believe I only have two teacher training weekends left. I knew that this journey would change my life but I had no idea to what extent. The transformation that has occurred has been predominately in my heart. I am learning to speak from my heart – and that has […]
Part of my Yoga Teacher Training homework required us to write a short paper on Surya Namaskar, or sun salutations. I enjoyed the assignment (although I had a very tough time completing it!) and I decided to share it with you guys. Enjoy! Surya Namaskar http://www.telegraphindia.com Inhale arms up, exhale fold down. Inhale half way […]
I am sitting at my computer, hoping words will come to me. I reviewed some blog post possibilities I have written but none of them called my name. I have ideas churning in my head but none want to be written. It’s just been one of those days. So what does a gal do when […]
lunch!! You will hear many yogis say that there is more to yoga than just postures. That in order to attain the full scope of the practice, we must take our lessons off the mat. And those yogis are 100% correct! How good is it to learn patience, love, compassion, strength, will power, etc, on […]
