Recently in an Arlington group yoga class, I had a student ask me this question (“Is this good for you?”) during some wrists stretches I was instructing. I admit wrists exercises can create uncomfortable feelings, particularly if you never stretch them, but it’s funny how people equate “feeling” with bad. Our bodies speak to us through sensation. Yoga teaches us to discern between good, healthy pain and bad, piercing pain. In daily life, comfortable sensations often go unnoticed. It’s the … [Read more...]
Celebrate Life!
Last Wednesday (May 27), I turned 37. Not really a magical birthday number but since the moment I woke up that day, I’ve been blessed with many, many birthday wishes and treats –facebook, birthday cards, e-cards, phone calls, cocktails, lunches/brunches, dinners, gifts, flowers. I even received a purple, thickly feathered boa with a matching tiara. Don’t believe me? See my facebook profile pic for proof! What I’ve realized over the last week is the best gifts in life are immeasurable … [Read more...]
Why Prenatal Yoga?
Yoga is an ideal form of fitness to alleviate the well-known discomforts of pregnancy including back pain, swelling, constipation and fatigue. Yoga asana is also a great way to strengthen and build stamina in the muscles used during childbirth as well as explore how to use the power of breath to enhance your ability to relax. As your body changes and your baby grows, yoga can give you confidence and ease enabling you to connect with the inner workings of your body. Yoga can help you develop a … [Read more...]
Yoga Day USA
Yoga Day USA, created by the Yoga Alliance, is on Saturday, Jan. 24, 2009. Yogis of all ages and experience levels are encouraged to participate in this annual event. Where? In the spirit of karma yoga (service-based yoga), yoga teachers throughout the United States will offer free or discounted yoga classes in honor of Yoga Day USA. Click here for a karma yoga class or workshop in your area. Unfortunately, I’m not seeing any participating studios listed in Washington, D.C., Arlington or … [Read more...]
How Was Your Weekend?
My Mondays start at 6:45am with a private yoga client in Arlington, then I head to Potomac, MD to teach another private yoga session. I have a mini-break which I run home to walk my dog, meditatively, and then dart back out the door to teach a corporate lunchtime yoga class in D.C. This is my typical Monday. And like most Mondays, today after leaving the corporate yoga class I stopped into Smoothie King to satisfy my Green Tea Tango with Banana addiction. The girl asked me “how was your … [Read more...]
Celebrate Yoga
The ninth annual nationwide Yoga Day USA, presented by Yoga Alliance, is set for Saturday January 26, 2008. Yoga studios nationwide will be participating by offering special events. Check out your local studio to see what they’re doing to celebrate yoga or visit www.yogadayusa.org to find a free or low cost yoga workshop near you. Washington D.C. Yogis: Be sure to check out the Mid-Atlantic Yoga Association’s Yogathon. It’s an all day event on Saturday with a cool blend of workshops taught … [Read more...]
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