Why I do yoga--reason #2

I do yoga for many reasons, but today I want to share about yoga and sensation. The practice of yoga teaches me how to feel sensations in my body. This may sound simple,...

Can Yoga Help With Weight Loss?

Can yoga help with weight loss? This is a question that I’ve been asked many times before and the short answer to this question is ‘yes.’ I lost...

 What is Drishti?

Drishti is a Sanskrit term that refers to a ‘focused gaze.’ Drishti comes from the Sanskrit root verb ‘dṛṣ’ which means “to see.” Drishti...

 Breath of Joy Pranayama Practice

There is so much important work happening for our bodies when we do yoga. Practicing the actual yoga postures is one thing, but breathing consciously while...

Why I do Yoga

Over the years I have cultivated a yoga practice that I feel proud to call my own. It has taken different twists and turns, but most importantly, it’s consistent. Consistency...

The meme became very popular around the internet a couple years ago. Honestly, it gives me a pretty good laugh, because it’s true. You can take child’s pose anytime you need...

What is Yoga of Twelve Step Recovery (Y12SR)?

Yoga of Twelve Step Recovery is a method coined by Nikki Myers. In order to lead Y12SR meetings, one may become a certified Y12SR space holder by...

Why should I meditate?

Meditation has become a buzzword lately. Everyone thinks they should meditate, and yet, thinking is exactly the problem. The sages say that learning to tame the mind and...

What is a Sun Salutation?

On the day of writing this, I’ve taught somewhere in the ballpark of over 1,000 yoga classes. In the span of that time, I have met and worked with a lot of people....

WHAT IS YOGA?

It took me about 10 years of exposure to yoga before I ever enjoyed my first class. 

My first experiences with yoga were frankly, terrible

On most occasions, I would try a yoga...

LISTENING in yoga and 12 Step Recovery

“You say I only hear what I want to.” -Lisa Loeb

If you would have asked me before recovery if I was a good listener, without hesitation (or...