Busy, busy, busy. Life ebbs and flows. Some days I feel on top of things; others I feel overwhelmed with the details of running a business and maintaining my personal life. The key is finding the balance between the chaos and calm. For me, that’s where the sweet spot resides –smack in the middle. Yoga keeps me sane and in touch with the sweet spot of life. I’m heading to class tonight to take a 90 minute power vinyasa flow with one of my favorite teachers. This has kept me cranking through … [Read more...]
Live with Purpose
As a yoga instructor, I teach a lot of students and observe a lot of faces. Some students appear as if they’re just going through the motions while others travel through class with energy of presence, of purpose. In my personal experience, committing to an intention during my yoga practice enables me to me fully present in my practice and it continues to follow me into my life. An intention is focused on how you are “being” in the moment at hand; in the present. An intention helps conserve … [Read more...]
Shine Like the Mountains
I just returned from a good week of skiing in CO. In between the slopes, I found time to unroll my yoga mat as well as sip a few cups of tea at the local coffee house. Fortunately, a beautiful day of sun granted me the luxury to sit outside the café, sip tea and stare at the mountains surrounding the town of Telluride. It occurred to me as I looked out at the snow covered terrain that there are many similarities between mountains and humans. Each mountain has its own beauty and strength as … [Read more...]
Yoga Can Change Your Life
Not sure what yoga can do for you? Read this article for inspiration. Or maybe you tried yoga once and thought “yoga is not for me”. Do yourself a favor, try it again. There is a yoga style for everyone –power/Ashtanga, restorative, meditation-based, breathing-focused, Integral (heavy emphasis on breath and meditation), hot (Bikram), Jivamukti (combines asana, chanting, breathing and meditation), Anusara (heart-opening & spiritually inspiring) and Iyengar (alignment-focused). These are … [Read more...]
Yoga Injuries
An article on “yoga injuries on the rise” was published in Time magazine back in the Fall. I guess the media is still catching onto it because a DC news channel recently ran a story on it. To the average consumer hearing the story, yoga sounds dangerous. And I agree yoga can be dangerous if you don’t pay attention to what your body needs and force yourself into a pose. It can also be hazardous if you take a class from a not so qualified instructor. With any activity, common sense is … [Read more...]
Bow Your Head to Your Heart
“Get your mind out of it and follow your heart” is what I sometimes tell my yoga students when they seem to be analyzing vs. being in a pose. So often we let our minds rule our world. The result? The life you have at this moment. I’m not saying don’t use your smarts. God gave us brains for a reason, but he also gave us hearts. What if you followed your heart first then let the mind join in for the ride. How different would your life be today? I feel lucky and happy in my life for many … [Read more...]
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