YOGA 101
endless possibilities beyond your yoga practice
possibilities yoga teacher learning practice A year and a half ago I wrote an article about becoming a yoga teacher at the age of 62....
the existential experiment of savasana
Savasana seems to be the first Sanskrit name we memorize, and yet the last one we truly master. With every exhale we give, the existential...
how yoga enhances focus in children
When yoga helps make a difference in the way children can focus. Although yoga originated over 5,000 years ago, it wasn’t until the early 90’s that...
procrastination and the perception of time
on the mat, off the mat, in life With anything in life, the hardest part is always to start. I can make up a million and...
how to become a great yoga teacher
being authentic present and empowering Wouldn’t it be amazing if you could gain a following as a yoga teacher? What if your students told their...
why i regularly practice yoga
why regular consistent practice yoga benefits When I first started yoga, I must say that it was more for weight loss than anything else. I...
reasons why it’s okay to take a yoga selfie
I’ve decided to weigh in on a debate that has captured the yoga community. As a proud owner of a yoga Instagram, here are 8 reasons why I...
creating a sacred and safe space
how trauma-informed yoga is redefining therapy “Movement is a medicine for creating change in a person’s physical, emotional, and mental states” – Carol Welch. Unlike...
why workplace yoga is the new black
increase productivity and reduce stress In today’s world, unique company benefits are quickly becoming the norm. Many employees no longer see these benefits as luxuries...
the 3 ultimate yoga tips
all you need to know in the studio or at home There is seemingly infinite complexity in asanas. Good teachers will point out how to...
must haves for the perfect yoga bag
Are you ready to kick some asana? It is time to once again greet the rising or setting sun – and prepare ourselves for whatever...
3 reasons why it is okay to cry in your yoga class
what does it mean when you cry for no reason I used to find crying embarrassing, a sign of weakness and I would do my...
finding abundance in change
tools of yoga Nothing is permanent in life but change. It is constantly present- in our environment, surroundings, relationships, our thoughts, our bodies, our cells...
coming back to yoga after illness
body dismantled I attempted my first headstand today after surviving a disease which pummeled me, left me paralyzed, hospitalized for three months, and knocking at...
taking your grief to the yoga mat
grieving losing mother practice yoga story tips help A little over six months ago my wife came to me and said, “You know your Mother...
yoga on the road
Keep up your practice while you’re away I love to travel. It might be one of my favorite things in the world. But as a...