Yoga nidra — the yoga of sleep.
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What I took away from the Yoga Journal LIVE! conference in San Francisco, California: Friendasana and Oneasana.
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Three of the playlists I use for my C2 classes.
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Secrets of a yoga teacher.
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Here are some ideas for intentions for your 2016 yoga practice, and perhaps beyond.
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Make more of your yoga practice this year.
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Benefits of child's pose and fun variations to add to your practice.
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Yes, really.
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Most of us here in the U.S. of A. didn't grow up yogis. And I would venture to guess that even the most committed yogis weren't "all in" from the beginning.
My yoga journey has been bumpy and imperfect. I didn't start doing yoga as a spiritual quest. I wasn't even trying to gain a deeper understanding of anything except a smaller waistline. But gradually, it became a transformative journey. It looked something like this:
Read MoreDisclaimer: Bohemian Island sent me these yoga pants to review. Opinions are my own.
It's no secret that I'm obsessed with yoga pants. Especially the slouchy harem pants that are so ugly they're cute. Like weird puppies.
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If you go to yoga class every once in a while, you're into yoga.
Once your lifestyle changes because of yoga, you're a full-fledged yogi.
You might not notice these changes at first, as it's a slow progression. You start understanding the Sanskrit your teacher is saying. You begin noticing where your body stores tension, asking questions like "Why am I storing tension here?" and then knowing poses that can help. Suddenly you start rolling your mat out at home and not just at the studio. And before you know it you're signing up for yoga teacher training!
Just for funsies, here are 10 signs you're a yogi.
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I spent last weekend learning how to teach Yoga Sculpt — a class at CorePower Yoga that involves weights.
I dig weights and yoga, so I was intrigued. However I must admit I was a bit skeptical, as these two practices serve me in very different ways. Combining them? I just wasn't so sure.
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In a ritualistic manner, you unfurl unapologetically on the hard wood floor, ready for our next therapy session.
With steadiness and understanding you grip my fingers and toes,
secrets and sorrows,
joys and passions,
This is one of the playlists I use in my classes. It's kind of all over the place, which is how I like it. From sad to upbeat to funky cover songs, there's always something in this playlist that accurately reflects my mood on the mat. (OK, but maybe this one skews a little more on the sad side? Slow, yoga-like songs tend to be sad or about love.)
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