Yoga East Meets West: 2018 Northwest Yoga Conference

Here I sit, a week after my return from my first trip to Seattle, Washington and the 4-day adventure that was this year's Northwest Yoga Conference.  This was not only my first yoga conference since 2015, but also my first since experiencing a lot more in my own practice, as well as seeing a lot more bodies as a teacher for what's been almost 3 years. 

Here's just a brief rundown of the sessions I attended, and my biggest ah-ha moments from each:

  • Building a Successful and Sustainable Yoga Business for Yoga Teachers and Studios with Lynann Politte - A very successful yoga marketing maven, Lynann Politte took us through this 6 hour tour of how to successfully market your yoga business - whether as a studio owner or independent contractor - in an industry flooded with competition that's constantly growing. Whether it be through website development, social media avenues, or building your community in person, she provided valuable info about how to market yourself AUTHENTICALLY.
    • Biggest takeaway: Invest time into your website. It's the 24-hour billboard for your business. Also, take advantage of social media algorithms. The more likes, the more views, and the more potential new clients.
  • The Tiny Universes Inside Your Hip Sockets with Sarahjoy Marsh - If you're a yogi, you demand a lot from your hips. Although we may not feel any sensation in the most basic of transitions (i.e. Warrior 1 to Warrior 2) we should be mindful since, as Sarahjoy says, it's easy to crash your Starship Enterprise. Picture the head of the femur as the Enterprise navigating its way safely through the universe of your hip, gliding smoothly with the help of synovial fluid and the smooth labral cartilage. Sometimes it has a tendency go off-roading, bumping into space junk, which in this case is acetabulum, or side walls of your hip socket. These minor incidences can cause tears, bone spurs, or even worse. Now consider the surrounding musculature of the hip as the traffic lights of the universe and the braking system of the Enterprise. We can keep the Enterprise safe from bumping into space junk by utilizing the traffic lights, and stopping the Enterprise when needed.
    • Biggest takeaway: If you're deep six hip rotators are weak, incorporate some type of strength training, whether is be with body or resistance, to build those muscles for protection of your hips and to ultimately improve your practice!
  • The (un)Common Core: Abdominal Strength with Purpose with Kevin Moore - This was, admittedly, sort of a bait-and-switch from the initial description of the session. In Kevin's defense, the term "core" is pretty misleading in itself. The core is thought to be our main means of balance, and the protection of our spine. This session focused on the idea that our core is not only the space between the rib cage and the pelvis, but rather the body as a whole, since everything within us is so interconnected. Kevin is the founder of the Reembody method. His approach is to bring focus to dominant tendencies within the body, then retrain to body out of those tendencies in an effort to move more efficiently, whether it be during yoga or just walking down the street. 
    • Biggest takeway: Some commonly used yoga cues are actually a bit less natural to the human body that what they're intended. We should consider the natural shape of the body, mainly the spine, and move in a way that works optimally with it's design.
  • SI Joint Dysfunction with Tiffany Cruikshank - This was the session I looked most forward to. As a big back bender in my own practice, and an inherently hyper mobile person, I've experienced greater-than-normal movement in my sacrum, and inevitably pain. I often joke that I'm pretty sure my sacrum spins like a revolving door at this point. During this session, we talked about how stable the SI joint actually is. It's surrounded by a slew of ligaments and muscle that support it - so much so that it's normal range of nutation is only between 2 and 4 degrees. We learned several techniques to assess students for SI joint dysfunction, and also exercises to help strengthen supporting muscles that may be weak, and stretch surrounding muscles that may be too tight.
    • Biggest takeaway: To anyone working with SI joint dysfunction, be mindful when performing asymmetrical poses (i.e. most of them!) and also, asymmetrical tendencies. I've stopped sitting with my legs crossed while seated in a chair, and have already felt relief in my low back!
  • Myofascial Release Revealed with Tiffany Cruikshank - Myofascial means muscle + fascia. Fascia is connective tissue that supports, connects or separates different types of tissues and organs in the body. In addition to muscle, fascia can become damaged do to various causes. Myofascial release targets areas within the myofascial lines of the body and works to release any discomfort that may be due to overuse, damage or irritation. This can bring extreme relief to ailing yogis! During this session, we learned the basics of myofascial release, beginning at the feet and working our way up through the legs, back, and shoulders, all the way to the neck and felt the experience of how working in one place on the body can have a huge impact on a pain point that exists elsewhere. 
    • Biggest takeaway: The body is incredibly interconnected. Pain can be referred from one area to another, so it's important to care for the entire body, not necessarily just the site of our pain. Of course, as with anything else, consistency of practice is key. Luckily, just 30-60 seconds of pointed pressure with a tennis ball or any other type of massage ball can provide some relief.

Lots of great information to bring back home with me, not only to use in my own practice. but also to pass on to other teachers and students! Not to mention, the experience of visiting Seattle for the first time was one I was thrilled to have to opportunity to have! Between the amazing vegan grub, loads of coffee, and adorable AirBnB in West Seattle (check out my Instagram for pictures!) I think it's safe to say I wouldn't mind heading back next year. 

It's all about consistency - How to stay dedicated and avoid burnout in yoga and in life

Snowed in today, snuggled up with my littlest pup, and day dreaming about sunshine and my upcoming trips to Costa Rica and Miami. The countdown is ON. What better to do than write a new blog post?

Speaking of being snowed in, it kind of puts a damper on my morning practice at the studio. With below freezing temperatures outside, and a treacherous drive in front of me, it's pretty tempting to just lie in my warm bed next to the furnace that is my husband. That being said, the importance of consistency in yoga practice huge.

Ashtanga is a 6 day a week practice. Of course, it's hard to do anything that often, let alone wake up at 4:30 am and drive 30 minutes to the studio, then rush off to work for a full day and head home to cook dinner, shower, and go to bed at 8:15 pm! (Rant over.) How do you stay motivated to consistently practice? The key is doing it for the right reasons. That's what keeps you going.

Some mornings I wake up and wonder why I'm doing it.

Why am I waking up so early?
Why am I putting my body through these poses?
Why am I challenging myself mentally and spiritually? 
Why am I dedicating myself to something bigger than my own being?

Oh, that's why.

I practice yoga because every aspect of the practice makes me better, which in turn helps me to help others better themselves, and ultimately the world we live in. Yoga is something I find joy in dedicating my time to because it keeps my physical body healthy through asana, it forces me to look inward at myself and my relationships with others spiritually, and challenges my mind with focus. It's the one thing I am truly happy teaching others about. Finally, yoga makes me feel better about myself and my life by doing it. That's what keeps me going.

There have been moments when I feel the consistency of my practice wearing down on me, and I start feeling a bit lazy about it. Here are a few tips to keep your practice, not only of yoga, but anything else, healthy, and your mind and spirit happy, while still keeping consistency:

  • Do it, whatever it is, for you, not anyone else. - I don't practice yoga because asana looks cool, or because it's hip to have profound thoughts, or because I want to fit in with other yogis. I practice yoga because I love the way it makes me feel. I love the reflective thinking it makes me do, and because I have the opportunity to connect with other human beings. I do it for me, and no one else.
  • Find someone who motivates you to be your best. - Whenever I get down about my practice, or have negative thoughts about whether I am a "good yogi", I have people in my life who I can turn to for words of encouragement. My husband constantly reminds me how my dedication to the practice is what makes me a yogi, not my level of ability. My best yogini sister Angela reminds me that sometimes things get hard, and aches and pains, whether physical, mental or spiritual, are things that we can overcome. These relationships are the ones that are great when they are good, but even better when times are tough.
  • Give yourself a break when you need a break. - Just because I've been practicing for a while now doesn't mean I don't get the occasional burnout from sore hamstrings, mental barriers or just a busy life in general. On the mornings that I wake up at 4:30 am and know that it's just going to be too much today, I take rest. This doesn't make me any less dedicated, it just means I'm honoring myself and respecting my mind, body and spirit.

What does consistency and dedication look like in your life? Are you doing it for you? Are you surrounding yourself with a circle of support? Are you honoring yourself when you need a break? If so, you are sure to have a successful, lasting practice, in whatever the path you have chosen in life.

Namaste.

It's okay to be a little salty - A review of Louisville Salt Cave

Into the third week of January and on to the third blog post of the year. This one's going to help those people whose resolutions may be slowly diminishing into distant memories.

If you've found that your resolution to get healthy by eating right and exercising is a little more challenging to keep up with than you thought, I've got the solution to pick you up and put you back on the wagon. It all starts with a little relaxation to help you mentally and physically rejuvenate that tired, and possibly achy body and spirit. It all starts with a trip to the Louisville Salt Cave.

A salt cave in Louisville? Sounds a little different, but given the health benefits of Pink Himalayan sea salt and being the hippie I am, I had to give it a shot.

At first glance, Louisville Salt Cave appears to be a normal store front on Hurstborne Lane in the East End of the city. Upon walking in the first time, I was greeted by one of the owners - one of two best friends who went into this business venture after experiencing the benefits of a salt cave in Asheville, NC. She had tons of valuable information to share with me while I browsed around the items for purchase including sea salt massage spheres, earrings, cooking stones, essential oil diffusers, and of course, lamps of all sizes.

The cave is made of 5 tons of 250 million year old Pink Himalayan sea salt.  This salt has proven healing effects, such as respiratory health benefits, relief of joint pain, and an actual increase in serotonin (literally, the hormone that makes you happy) just by being surrounded by it! Convinced yet?

While inside the 45 minute relaxation in the cave, the halo generator releases tiny, microscopic particles of salt which you're constantly inhaling and which is landing on your skin. And the salt is antimicrobial and antibacterial, which makes the experience the opposite of sitting on a plane with those notorious coughers and sneezers. **Chills**

And the best part? There is absolutely nothing to do in the cave but kick back in a lounge chair, get cozy with your Mexican yoga blanket, close your eyes, and relax - all while surrounded by this glorious, healing, beautiful sea salt. Now when's the last time you can say you did that?

The fee for a 45 minutes salt cave session is $35, or you can buy 4 for $100, which is a $40 savings. Trust a girl who's been 5 times already - you're going to want to come back. Not to mention, the value of visits on your account can be used toward pricier events, like the Yoga Nidra. They even offer a lunch hour session, which is a bit shorter and only $25!

So if you're feeling a bit blue about that resolution, fear not! One trip to the Louisville Salt Cave will get you back into gear and on your way to a super healthy 2016!

For more information on the Louisville Salt Cave and how it works, or to schedule your appointment, visit www.louisvillesaltcave.com.

Ask yourself: What are you waiting for?

Namaste, yogis.

 

 

 

Starting the new year off with an OM - Yoga Mala: 108 Sun Salutations for the Africa Yoga Project

Hello, friends!

Six days into 2016 and I'm feeling energized and optimistic as ever. After attempting my first unassisted drop back in my Ashtanga practice (and nailing it!), and beginning to make connections with strangers, friends, and yogis through posting a picture and story a day on social media I have a feeling that 2016 is going to be a great year. Oh, and 108 sun salutations with 100+ yogis to benefit a great cause on January 2 didn't hurt either ;D

For the second year in a row I attended the Yoga Mala sponsored by 502 Power Yoga. This event consisted of 14 local yoga instructors with various backgrounds, guiding a huge room full of yogis through 108 sun salutations, and a few other fun poses thrown in here and there!

I had the opportunity to volunteer at this year's event along with around 10 or 15 other lovely yogis. I arrived at 8 am for set up of the spacious room overlooking the Ohio River. The Muhammed Ali Center was the venue for the event this year, and I must say it was an epically amazing view. The event was scheduled for 10 am to 1 pm. Three hours of non stop yoga fun? SIGN. ME. UP.

During set up I got the chance to connect with my fellow volunteers, and at 9 am I headed down to the lobby with two of my new friends. We were in charge of directing the flow of yogis to the 6th floor where the party would take place. I very important task, if I do say so myself! I am such a homebody when it comes to the studio I practice (shout out to Yoga East), so it was nice getting to interact and hear stories from the lovely ladies that practice at 502 Power Yoga.

They had nothing but great things to say about the community at that studio. Not surprising since several of the teachers at 502 Power Yoga are mentors to teachers in Kenya who are part of the Africa Yoga Project, for which this event was taking place. AYP takes yoga instructors to the slums of Africa to teach those living in the distressed, impoverished and violent conditions to teach yoga to others, bringing hope and a sense of peace to the community.

At 10 am we got down to business. 108 sun salutations with music accompaniment by Ben Sollee, who I didn't know, but didn't know that I needed to know. The hipster in me LOVED him. (Insert nerdy glasses emoji... and maybe a slouchy hat.)

At 1 pm we wound down... 106. 107. 108. Then, the best guided Savasana ever.

Although it may seem like a lot, this event is for all levels. Some things were harder than others, and some things were just fun. And of course, as in any other yoga class, there is nothing wrong with taking the occasional Child's Pose when your body has had enough.

If you just heard about the event, were curious, or were considering going, my best advice would be not to let the idea of 108 sun salutations deter you from spending quality time connecting with other people who have the same goal in mind as you do - to start the year off with a bang (or an Om), and to do something great for yourself, others around you, and ultimately the world.

For more information about 502 Power Yoga, visit www.502poweryoga.com. For more information on the Africa Yoga Project and it's mission, visit www.africayogaproject.org.

Oh, and one last thing... Happy birthday to me!

Namaste, lovelies.

How to create the meaningful life you love - for real.

2016 will begin in just one day, and as I get older, the turn to January 1 on the calendar means less. Every day passes by, the same routine. Wake up, go to yoga, go to work, come home, cook dinner, sleep, repeat. I can't be alone on this one, right?

In my last post I mentioned that I learned I was going to be laid off at the end of January, and that I had successfully applied and was offered a new job. The thought of a change in my normal routine was exciting! Was being the operative word. Well, that's the reason for no posts since November 10. The job isn't really going the way that I had hoped, as in I'm NOT loving it. *insert sad trombone*

So, what the heck? Routine is lame, but change in some cases turns out to be worse than the bland lifestyle that was before. Fortunately, my yoga journey has showed me how to (or at least try to) find the light in everything, even when things aren't rainbows and sunshine.

In October, I attended a session at the Yoga Journal LIVE! conference with Sadie Nardini. Her session was titled, "Operation Transformation: Three Yogic Steps to Shift Anything and Everything for the Better". Um, YES PLEASE. 

  1. Tapas (top-uhs) - the fire of transformation
  2. Svadhyaya (swah-dee-ay-uh) - self study/inner inquiry
  3. Ishvara pranidhana (ish-war-uh pran-ee-dawn-uh) - the choice of high quality decisions and actions

You know that burning feeling in your belly when you are fired up and determined? That's tapas. Turning inward and acknowledging that fire and determining you're going to take steps toward feeding it, that's svadhyaya. And making sure that you've got a well thought through plan to total own it, that's ishvara pranidhana.

When I started my yoga practice 2 years ago, I've felt a little tiny flame, like a match, burning in my belly. Through the development of my asana practice, my spiritual journey of finding myself and not caring what anybody thinks about it, and bringing it all together through learning the classical teachings and origin of the yogic traditions in my 200 hour teacher training, the flame has grown larger, brighter, and hotter.

So, in finding the light in every situation, I realized the forced change of a job also forced me into svadhyaya. I began to acknowledge the flame and have turned inward to determine why I'm feeling like the normalcy of my life and indifference toward my new job are feelings that I have. I'm not feeling like I'm living a fulfilled life, or doing what I really feel I was meant to do. I also know that only I have the power of changing my situation. Cue isvara pranidhana.

So I've decided that in 2016, I'm going to make strides toward living the life meaningful life that I love. I've determined that life is way too short to sit back and let it pass me by. I've decided that since yoga is my passion, and the one true thing I love and dedicate all my heart to, that's what I'm going to do.

It all starts with this blog post. Putting myself out there to make connections and share my journey with others. It's scary, you know, that whole "acceptance" thing? But even if it appeals to only one person, it's a win in my book.

In 2016 I'm going to make strides to become the yoga teacher I want to be. To live life with meaning and purpose, and share what I have learned from my teachers with others. To dedicate my heart, soul and time to yoga, not only teaching it, but also practicing it with steadfastness and more importantly, grace.

How long will this process take? Who knows. Will I be successful? We'll see. But starting and failing is better than never knowing at all.

So to anyone reading this, happy new year. If you haven't felt that fire yet, have faith that you will. If you have, allow it to burn bright and take action to make your dreams come true. May all wonderful things come to you and may you have peace and joy throughout 2016. And may you do something that leads you to living your most meaning life that you love.

Namaste.

Find yourself through Wanderlust - A Mindful Triathlon

Shew.

It's been a while since I've written a blog post. I've had a lot of things going on in the last couple of weeks including finding out my job was being eliminated and successfully acquiring a new one! I start Monday =D

But in more fun news - I had the pleasure of participating in a yoga triathlon in Nashville, TN. I know, you didn't even know I was that athletic, huh?  Well, I'm still not. This was a Wanderlust 108 triathlon, which consists of a 5k run/walk, 90 minutes of yoga, and a 30 minute meditation.

Sunday morning the hubby and I woke up in our hotel which was about 20 minutes from Bicentennial Park in downtown Nashville. The time change on November 1 kind of messed with us, so we were up at around 7 am. After a McDonald's Egg White Delight McMuffin, hash brown, and coffee (I know, just what you would expect someone to eat before running 3 miles...) we were off with running shoes and yoga mat in tow.

We arrived at the park around 9:30 and the run/walk was set for a little after 10. A small marketplace was set up with vendors selling yoga apparel, coffee and chai, and jewelry. There was also slack lining, acroyoga, tribal painting, and a huge pink trampoline available for before or after the events. I took advantage of the trampoline before hand!

The 5k started around 10 after 10, and the run, yoga, and meditation lasted until around 1:30 in the afternoon. The weather throughout the entire day was less than ideal, but we definitely made the most of it. And, the rain actually held off the whole time! Must've been good karma ;)

Being around that many yogis in that kind of environment has become one of my absolute favorite things. Every time I attend, I feel so rejuvenated afterward, like I found myself once again among all the good energy and smiles all while doing something I love. The yoga community is one that I am so lucky to have found and blessed to be a part of. It's just good for the soul, ya know?

I would HIGHLY recommend a Wanderlust 108 to anyone who just likes being around happy people, having a good time, and doing something great for themselves.  Check out my photos from the event on my Instagram which is linked in the icon at the bottom right of the page!

Until next time... Namaste.


Spice up your dinner with this Vegetarian Chili recipe!

Happy 3 days before Halloween, everyone! You know what's scary? Thinking about having to spend hours on cooking dinner! See what I did there? ;)

Fear not! I've got a quick recipe that's sure to be a crowd pleaser.

As a vegetarian one of the things that I love to make is soup. Soups are easily adaptable to be meatless and can be filled instead with hearty veggies and protein alternatives to provide a satisfying and nutritious complete meal.

This is one I found on Pinterest that I made a few days ago. It's an easy Spicy Chili Verde with White Beans. Sounds fancy I know, but it's a 30 minute meal that will appeal to meat eaters and non-meat eaters alike! You'll see I altered it just a smidge by adding corn to the chili, and topping it with crushed tortilla chips and shredded cheese - yummy!

Credit for this recipe goes to kitchentreaty.com and can be found by clicking here.

For more awesome vegetarian recipes, checkout my "Meatless Stuff" board on Pinterest. You can link to my profile by clicking the icon on the bottom right corner of this page!

Namaste.

 

Gaining more from falling short - Lesson learned in the great outdoors

Greetings!

I hope you've had a wonderful week! We're almost to Friday which means work ethic is on the rapid decline in the office, so it's time for a new blog post!

I'll preface this post by asking this - Have you ever set out to accomplish a goal and fallen short?

As mentioned previously my yogic travels to Colorado were splendid. Although the city provided a great experience, the mountains were calling our name! And by our I mean my husband and I. (You'll hear MUCH more about him in future posts, I'm sure!) And since we don't half-ass anything, we decided to whole-ass the tallest mountain in the state, Mt. Elbert.

GULP

Standing at a cool 14,433', Mt. Elbert is the tallest fourteener in Colorado. From it's summit you can see the peaks of all other measly mountains that surround it (check out the #mtelbert on Instagram to see what I mean).

Armed with almost 300 ounces of water, hats, gloves, boots, wool socks, jackets for every form of precipitation Mother Nature could throw at us, and my rugged trekking pole (AKA, a stick) we arrived at the base of the mountain at 7 am ready to take on the adventure!

The temperature was mid forties with a chilly breeze due to the elevation, but we knew we'd warm up quick as we got moving! As we started up the 2 mile 4-wheel drive gravel road the sun began to rise which was a site to see. Being in the mountains hearing nothing but the breeze and our footsteps really brought a sense of calm and happiness to both of us.

After crossing a wide stream, reaching the actual trail head and hiking a little over 4 miles, we stopped for a brief lunch on a log and made friends with some wildlife. After refueling, we were on our way again.

About 2 miles later, my head hurt, my legs felt like cooked spaghetti noodles, and we could only walk about 15 steps before breaking from the pain in our hips and weakness in our lower bodies. We were approaching the false summit, at around 13,500' and I was refusing to give up, and nothing was going to change my mind... Except for the couple who were on their way back down the mountain from the summit.

Us: How much longer to the top?
Them: About an hour and a half to two hours.

Short on water, energy and morale, we made the decision to call it quits. After taking a moment to survey the scene and appreciate how far we had come, we decided to make our way back down the mountain.

Six miles and five hours in, we didn't achieve what we set out to do, but we definitely gained a lot. Although we couldn't say that we summited the tallest mountain in Colorado, we could say that we set out on a hiking trip in the beautiful Aspen covered mountains, spent 7 hours total bonding and pushing each other to keep going, talking and laughing over tuna salad and crackers, Pringles and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, and most importantly creating memories doing something we thought we couldn't.

I'll end the post by asking this question - Have you ever thought about what you gained by falling short of a goal?

I'm sure if you think about it, there are tons of things you'll come up with. So in life, love, work, school, or maybe even yoga, consider the bright side of things, you may just find that you accomplished more than you thought.

Namaste.

Ayurveda Essentials: How to keep your body happy and healthy this fall

The crisp fall air always makes me think of thick sweaters, riding boots, pumpkin flavored everything, and Vata season.

Wait... What?

Yes, through my experience in yoga teacher training, I have learned to embrace every aspect of the being a yogi including Ayurveda, or life science. While at the Yoga Journal LIVE! Conference in Estes Park, CO this year, had the pleasure of attending a session with the Dean of the School of Ayurvedic Medicine at the Kripalu Center in the mountains of Massachusetts. Larissa Carlson Hall gave an overview of Ayurveda that I found very beneficial for understanding how food, weather, experiences, etc. affects our bodies... Now I'll share what I learned with you!

The practice of Ayurveda includes everything from lifestyle habits to diet, but for the purposes of this post we'll focus on the diet aspect, starting with a short description of the 3 doshas - Vata, Pitta and Kapha.

Simply stated, the doshas are constitutions which everyone has at different ratios in their body. Doshas are made up of varying elements, and can be described like this:

  • Vata: Wind and Esther (Space)- think cool and crisp, fall
  • Pitta: Fire and Water - think hot and acidic; summer
  • Kapha: Earth and Water -think thick and sticky; winter and early spring

Depending on the constitution, we need more or less of things that support the other two in doshas in our bodies. For example:

- If the Kapha constitution is most prevalent (slower and warm natured), foods that increase the metabolism and cool the body down should be consumed, such as spicy foods and iced beverages.

- If the constitution of a person is Pitta (fast paced and hot natured), they should avoid foods that are too hot or increase the metabolism, such as spicy foods or caffeine.

Make sense?

So fall is vata season, meaning everything gets cool and crisp. The leaves get crunchy, and in a way, so do we. The skin gets dry and the body gets cold. Vata increases in fall, and to combat these symptoms we should use the concept of ayurvedic diet to keep our bodies in balance. Foods that assist in keeping balance during the Vata season include:

  • Hearty soups and stews
  • Warm beverages - Hot chocolate, cider, etc.
  • Roasted or sautéed root vegetables
  • Oatmeal

Keeping the body nourished with warm, thick, hearty foods can help to keep the Vata in balance and the body happy. Be careful to not overdue these foods if your main constitution is Kapha as it can be overdone!

Here's an easy recipe for a hearty bowl of oatmeal that is sure to shake off that fall chill!

  • 1/2 cup dry, old-fashioned oats
  • 1 cup of water
  • 1 tablespoon of brown sugar
  • 1/2 tablespoon of pure maple syrup
  • palm full of chopped walnuts
  • palm full of raisins

For more information on Ayurveda, check out www.banyanbotanicals.com for a quiz to find out what your dosha is, or www.yogajournal.com for a 4-day Vata balancing cleanse to prepare you for winter.

Namaste.

Welcome!

Thank you for visiting the site. Check back in regularly for new posts regarding tips for your practice, healthy recipes, and links to articles of interest to the yoga community.  I may also include some things about my personal practice and adventures with my husband and two fur babies :) If you have suggestions for topics you'd like to see, contact me through the Contact link on. I hope you find these posts helpful in practice and in life, and I would love to hear from you in the comments section of each post!

Namaste.