A few nights ago I had the pleasure of teaching yoga outside to a local Mom's group. For a summer evening, the weather was perfect! The sky was clear and it was much cooler than the usual Washington, DC hot, humid nights we've been accustomed to lately. The location for the yoga class was amazing - Fort Hunt Park in Alexandria, VA which is a historic spot about 10 miles from DC. There were 9 of us enjoying the lush green space and open sky. For me it was a nice reminder the beauty of yoga … [Read more...]
The Buiness of Yoga (part 2)
Let me state upfront: This is all about YOU. My intention in sharing this "business of yoga" jazz is to simply offer you what's worked for me. Period. It is not to say what I'm doing will work for you, or is even right for you. In many ways I consider how I'm sharing these yoga biz tips to be similar to how I teach yoga to my private yoga students and corporate yoga clients...I'm just offering guidance through the process/class of yoga postures. It's up to you to dig deep and listen to … [Read more...]
Malas for Haiti
The beauty of Fall is finally arriving here in Washington, DC. Though I prefer sunny days and outdoor yoga over cold temps and snow, the reality is the chill and thrill of the holidays will be here before we know it. Heck, the December date & hosts for my Arlington, VA neighborhood holiday progressive dinner party (that's a mouthful!) has been set for weeks already. So really, the "season of giving" will be here shortly. With that in mind, I've decided I'm scaling back on holiday gifts … [Read more...]
What’s Your Favorite Pose?
As some of you already know, I entered the Yoga Journal Talent Search contest. The entry was two parts ---submit a picture of yourself in your favorite yoga pose, and state how yoga has inspired you. Let's tackle part one here. Really, who has just one favorite yoga pose?!?!?! There are very few poses I don't like ---and usually I don't experience them unless I take an advanced Ashtanga class. Even then, I often experience a glimmer of goodness and sense of humility while in the pose. So … [Read more...]
2010 Yoga Trends
Almost two years ago I read a list of 10 predictions for yoga in 2008. As we look forward to 2010, I believe they’re still very accurate. With the obvious economic stresses of the last two years, more and more people need “wellness” guidance – yoga class, meditation practice, nutrition advice and just overall direction on living life to its fullest! So again, why wouldn’t these be trends for 2010? “Predictions for Yoga in 2008” was authored by Megan McDonough. Megan McDonough helps you get … [Read more...]
Sweet Moments
Sweet moments in yoga are often those glimpses of silence within that invite joy, peace and/or lightness. For me, they are the moments that bring a smile to my heart. This is what often brings us (at least me) back to the mat. Though usually brief, sweet moments also happen repeatedly throughout our days even when we can't make it to our yoga mat. The first sip of morning coffee or hot tea. Seeing a dear friend you haven’t seen in months. Catching some time in the afternoon sun even though … [Read more...]