September 23rd was the first official day of fall in the northern hemisphere. As such, this week constitutes a powerful shift not only in the external environment, but also in our internal environments. When we think of what happens in the world during autumn, we think about leaves changing and dropping, animals filling up before […]
Have you been on the fence about attending a yoga class? Are you worried you will be the only person there who isn’t sure how it all works? Fear not! Most yoga studios are very welcoming. Teachers and staff all want to ensure that you have a wonderful experience. To feel most prepared, consider these
As Independence Day quickly approaches (next week already?!) I have spent some time reflecting on the concept of freedom. Specifically, that I live in a place and time period where I enjoy many freedoms. Some of these freedoms are available to me because of the hard work and sacrifice of others, for which I have
This Friday, June 21st, we not only celebrate the Summer Solstice, but also International Day of Yoga! This day was designated by the United Nations in 2014 as a way to recognize and celebrate the positive impacts of this ancient practice. Here in the west, when we think “yoga” we are focusing in on 1
It’s almost Valentine’s Day! Before you do the eye roll, I want you to remember the intention behind it: Love. While I don’t believe we need a specific day of the year to give and receive love, it does serve as an excellent reminder that we could all do with a little more love in
It’s almost Valentine’s Day! Before you do the eye roll, I want you to remember the intention behind it: Love. While I don’t believe we need a specific day of the year to give and receive love, it does serve as an excellent reminder that we could all do with a little more love in
Humans are creatures of habit. Once we find something we like and in which we feel comfortable, we go back to it time and again. We fall into these patterns in relationships, daily activities, and even in our yoga practice. We all come to the yoga mat for different reasons. Sometimes our reasons are physical,
