Years ago in Yoga Teacher Training I discovered the benefits of doing less. Embracing restorative yoga, and opening myself up to experiencing less effort was challenging but rewarding. This was especially beneficial in poses where I believed I was "tight" or not as flexible as I wanted to be. One of these poses was Baddha Konasana, or butterfly pose. In this post I want to share this yoga pose for tight hips. What you might be doing wrong. And how to find comfort and ease in the pose. …
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The benefits of savasana, the most important yoga pose
When I taught group fitness I was used to having people leave during (or before the stretches). However, now I teach yoga I find people fall into one of two camps. Those that only come for the savasana, [affilate link] and the ones that leave before savasana. Now this rarely happens at the Yoga Studio. But at the gym... well that's a different story. I hear all the time that people think "savasana is boring". Well, newsflash people, it's THE most important yoga pose! There are so many benefits …
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Let it go
Friday night we had candlelight meditation at the Yoga Studio and I agreed to share a little something. I plucked up the courage to share a poem that I wrote recently. A lot has been on my mind over the past few weeks. Some might call it a breakthrough, emotional awareness, spiritual awakening... whatever you call it this poem is what tumbled out of my head. I cried as I wrote it. When I began to read, I didn't even tell people it was mine. I read it crying, silent tears. Let It Go - a poem …
Tips for attending your first yoga class
Is taking a yoga class is on your to-do list this year? Are you curious, but also cautious, because you hear its all chanting and handstands? Scared you're "not flexible enough"? In this post we'll discuss some common fears associated with yoga, and what to expect for your first yoga class. Choosing your first yoga class Don't be fooled into thinking yoga is just stretching. It can be, and it can be so much more depending on the type of class you're attending and WHERE you're going to …
One word for 2020 – Consistency & how to make a vision board
Rather than set New Years resolutions each year, I choose one word to guide me through the next 12 months. The benefit of this has been that rather than tracking a dozen different things, I only track one. Every decision I make throughout the year, I only have to think about how it reflects on my One Word. In my previous post I wrote about the 5 lessons I learned through a year of "progress". In this post, I'll talk about my new word. And, also how to make a vision board, so your word has your …
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5 lessons from a year of Progress – 2019 in review
While I want this website to serve an educational purpose, sometimes the greatest lesson can be found in the personal journey of others. So, here's my lessons learned from a year of "progress" as my one word, 2019 in review. If you're unfamiliar with the one word concept, then look for my next post or check out my previous posts. Disclosure: this post may contain affiliate links. For the last 3 years I've done vision boards for my word. I hang it over my desk so that each time I come into …
Approved! Presenting at the Yoga Expo next year
In September I presented a workshop on "moving through fear" at the Yoga Studio. Fear is something I've dealt with all my life. The problem with fear is that left unchallenged it can control you, and cage you. This can limit your potential. Honestly, it's only been the last few years I've been holding up a middle finger to fear and pursuing my passions. One of my biggest passions is educating and presenting. Which when combined with a fear of judgement and imposter syndrome (specifically in …
Enhancing your yoga practice
This post on Enhancing your yoga practice is sponsored by Natural Scents Chakra Essential oils and may contain affiliate links. For many people when they begin a yoga practice it's either at a gym, or watching a video at home. That's how we get you hooked! It's like Fight Club, except everybody is talking about it. However it's easy to get complacent and plateau with your yoga. Today I'm sharing 7 tips for enhancing your yoga practice. Whether you're looking for physical, psychological or …
Yoga body scan, a 10-minute mindfulness practice
Years ago when I first started teaching yoga, I had a very strong asana-based practice. I was not teaching yoga as a practice but as a workout. The more I educated myself and uncovered the truth of yoga, uniting body-mind, and breathe, my practice and teaching changed forever. At Yoga Nook we begin each practice with a yoga body scan to ground us in the practice. Grounding yourself at the beginning of practice can be done in many ways. Whether bringing awareness to the senses, breath, or …