I interact with many people on a daily basis. Whether I am a student in a yoga class among 25 fellow students, teaching a corporate yoga class or talking with someone about my health coaching practice, a common thread I hear is the word "busy" which is often paired with the word "stressed." Modern day living dictates many people feeling overwhelmed with busyness. Some literally don't know when/how to take a breath - a key factor in stress. Busy leads to boredom - people get stuck in a rut … [Read more...]
Growing Pains
Aparigraha, the fifith yama, means nonattachment or nongreed. It is also often translated as letting go. For the most part I'm pretty good about following aparigraha, this key ethical principle in yoga. I'm fairly chill when someone cuts me off in traffic. I let it go. I don't get overworked about being overcharged $1. I let it go. I'm even a huge believer of feng shui and it's principles centered around letting go of old stuff (clothes, books, photos, etc.) to make room for new … [Read more...]
Good News for My New Mission
I admit I use to think there was a possibility I might bag the full-time yoga teacher gig and go back to the corporate world. Now the thought doesn't even cross my mind. And as I read "More are Turning to Yoga to Lower Stress Levels" article this morning, my decision to follow my passion (and not the money) has been reaffirmed. Quoting the article word for word..."In 2008, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicted that by 2018, the fitness instructor industry, which includes yoga … [Read more...]