Yoga comes in many different styles, and practices. From slow restorative, and long yin pose to fast paced workout style classes. When I first started teaching yoga my classes were fast paced power flows. That's just my fiery nature. Even now, it's one of my favorite formats to teach. Follow along with me in this 15 minute vinyasa yoga flow sequence. Vinyasa flow isn't typically something beginners do. so bear that in mind if you just started your yoga practice. It's a rhythmic flowing …
How to do tree pose – vrksasana tutorial
Trees are powerful symbols of spiritual and physical growth. They show us that life is impermanent and cyclic. Because, from tiny acorns to mighty oaks grow. Trees bend and flow with their environment, while remaining strongly rooted to the earth. Learn how to do tree pose. In this step by step tutorial of vrksasana, tree pose, you'll discover modifications and variations to make tree pose more accessible. Including using a chair for support. Also included are alignment tips & tricks …
5 minute hamstring release with tennis ball
The bane of many a yoga practitioner is forward folds. Whether a seated or standing pose, often the culprit is tight muscles. Try this 5 minute hamstring release with tennis ball next time you get on the mat. Because it's a great way to see if it's the calves, hamstrings, or back causing the issue. Stretching only goes so far when it comes to tight muscles. Sometimes more work is needed in order for us to go deeper into poses. I've talked before about the benefits of tennis balls to …
How, and why, you need to invest in yourself
During numerous interviews, Billionaire investor Warren Buffett has said that the best investment you can make is in yourself. "You are your own biggest asset. You have all kinds of potential” Buffet remarks. But, what does it mean to invest in yourself? In addition, why should we do that? And, perhaps more importantly, what does that look like? Disclaimer: Links in this post may be affiliate links. Everyone will have their own reasons for putting time, effort, energy and …
Boat pose sequence – 20 minute core yoga workout
Recently, I've been doing a lot of content around yoga pose tutorials. Common mistakes in poses, then offering a few tips and tricks to make the poses more accessible and comfortable. A few months ago I focused on boat pose. A challenge pose for the core. However, we need to put what we learned into practice with this 20 minute boat poses sequence. This 20 minute core yoga workout is a great way to work the abs, hips and thighs while getting the soothing yoga effect. I love to blend yoga …
How to do Warrior 2 – foot placement & more tips
Yoga poses come in lots of varieties: standing, seated, kneeling, inverted, twists, lying. Perhaps the most common standing pose in yoga is Warrior 2. So, let's look at how to do warrior 2 pose. Plus, common mistakes and how to fix them. Including, warrior 2 foot placement and more! Sometimes, I think instead of reading, we need to see, feel and do. It's what my mentors call somatic experiencing. We can only learn so much from listening, and watching. We need to embody and experience. So, …
10 Min Standing Yoga Sequence
Recently, a class member and friend has been having wrist issues. Doing poses like plank and downward facing dog have been painful. Therefore, I've been playing with not using my hands in my own yoga practice. And thus, this 10 minute standing yoga sequence was created. Doing your own yoga practice at home can be a challenge at times. Especially, if you are dealing with any physical limitations. Above all, it's important to listen to your own body. Only you know what hurts and what …
Life with PKD – Polycystic Kidney Disease awareness day
While I don't keep it a secret that I have a genetic disease, I also don't shout from the rooftops. However, as I find myself suffering with more symptoms of this polycystic kidney disease [PKD], I am trying to be more conscientious about spreading awareness of this silent killer. Specifically how I choose to live life with PKD. If you're reading this you'll fall into one of two camps. The first, will be those like me that scour the internet for tips, research and studies about PKD. …
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Gentle twist yoga sequence – 15 minute class
Twists can be tricky poses in yoga. Unfortunately, there has been a lot of old outdated ways of teaching these poses. Cues that aren't applicable to how our bodies behave in movement. My 60 minute Patreon class was all about twists this month. As such I decided to add a short 15 minute bonus class, focused on a gentle twist yoga sequence. Twisting poses have always been a favorite of mine. They are so good for digestion, releasing stress, and great for mobilizing the spine. This is why I …