Life is Good I mean, really, REALLY GOOD. It is easy, however, to get caught up in the not-so-good – the suffering, the disaster and the struggle. With so many of us fighting just to pay the bills and to put food on the table, it can be comforting to commiserate and complain with others [...]
1 Comment. Continue Reading...
Snowed in and stir crazy? Or is it just me? I am so restless in fact that I've moved furniture in the coldest room of my house so that I could have some space to get busy and heat things up yoga-style. I've even busted out the camera (and leg warmers and yoga socks ). [...]
3 Comments. Continue Reading...
Have you made your resolutions for 2011? I can't say that I've ever been in the habit of listing my New Year's Resolutions at the years end. For one, I am constantly striving to be a better me. My goals and inspirations come to me throughout the year. However, this awareness of my un-involvement in, [...]
2 Comments. Continue Reading...
In the sacred space of the yoga room, you are provided with a safe place to get to know yourself, your body, your fears and your strengths. Yoga class can bring many lessons and a variety of experiences within the span of but 60-90 minutes. Learning how to apply your experiences in yoga class to [...]
1 Comment. Continue Reading...
Hot Yogis and Electrolyte Replacement Drinks go together like Peanut Butter and Jelly I recently received a sampler of Ultima Replensher's Balanced Electrolyte Drink mix from a giveaway on the My Yoga Life Blog (Woohoo! Thanks Callah!). I have to say, I am impressed. I was always suspicious of other electrolyte drinks and their long [...]
1 Comment. Continue Reading...
Thought I would do something a little different this week. People learn in many different ways. Simple pictures and reading works great for a lot of people but for those of us who are more "visual" learners a video is very helpful. So, here it is: Tips and modifications for Ustrasana, Camel Pose … in [...]
4 Comments. Continue Reading...
I would like to introduce (or perhaps reacquaint) you with a really great website, YogaVibes.com. I have a confession to make. I do not make it to yoga class every week. I’m not counting the classes that I teach. I am talking about a yoga class for me, where I get to be the student, [...]
14 Comments. Continue Reading...
When it is hot outside, staying hydrated is essential and requires a little mindfulness. True, it might seem obvious (drink water or die?) and also true, we tend to be thirstier during the warmer months. Still, we can forget to drink enough water. Go figure. Then again, even if we are paying attention to our [...]
3 Comments. Continue Reading...
I am feeling all nostalgic for South Florida, the ocean and Hot Yoga Teacher Training. So, this week’s Strike a Pose feature includes a picture of me yoga-posing it on Ft. Lauderdale Beach, in the thick of teacher training. Jimmy Barkan’s Yoga Teacher Training was a life-shifting experience for me, symbolized here by the funny [...]
1 Comment. Continue Reading...
I don’t know about you, but I love backbends. There is something about the inside-out feeling of bending my body in this way provides such a release (and relief!) for me. It didn’t come naturally, though, and it took some practice and mental focus to overcome the fear I had around opening my back and [...]
2 Comments. Continue Reading...