Last month I took a much-needed week off and did absolutely nothing. Seriously, all I did was fun stuff. No work, very little chores, and just had chill time, me time, and fun. The one thing I regret is that I didn't do it sooner. My future self wants to say "Thank You" to past me for finally realizing I was headed toward burnout and calling time-out. This is why this month's free printable is thank you coloring pages, and a bonus printable card. Due to the pandemic, it's been almost 2 …
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Can’t do chaturanga dandasana? Modifications for injuries
Recently, I have seen a lot of people coming back to yoga classes post-pandemic with shoulder injuries. Often a shoulder injury means we need to modify our practice and one of the most common poses for shoulder pain is chaturanga. As a yoga teacher, I rarely do chaturanga, and I rarely teach it. It's a tough pose for most people to get right and avoid shoulder tension. If you can't do chaturanga or just choose not to, instead try these two vinyasa flow modifications. Perfect for shoulder …
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Yoga workout for balance & core
Lately, it seems that everyone I know is feeling a little out of balance. For me, this has manifested physically as my vertigo has returned. So recently I've been re-evaluating, and even took some time off. In my practice, I've been working on a standing yoga workout for balance and core using a yoga block. If you can’t view the embedded video above, you can view the video on YouTube. Maybe add it to a playlist? Above all, remember to subscribe to my channel. New videos are uploaded …
Modified SugarCane Yoga Pose Sequence – Chapasana
Each month for my Patreon community I release two exclusive yoga classes. The hour long class for September focuses on ardha chandra chapasana, sugar cane pose. It's a challenging pose that requires a back bend and balance. One of my favorite ways to warm up for Chapasana is the modified kneeling varation. This leads me to this 12-minute SugarCane Yoga Pose Sequence now available to practice on my YouTube channel. If you can’t view the embedded video above, you can view …
Circle pattern coloring pages – October Free Printable
Can you believe it's October already? Seriously, where is 2021 going? My mother delights in telling me “It'll soon be Christmas!”, and at this point, she's not wrong. For me, it always feels like as soon as we hit Halloween, then BAM it's New Year. Those weeks of November and December fly by! Then everything comes back full circle. Such is life. Of course, a new month means a new free printable, and this month it's Circle pattern coloring pages. What's coming around full circle for me …
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Moon Salutation Sequence for Beginners – Chandra Namaskar Variation
This month for my Patreon community I created a 40-minute Moon Salutation yoga video. Many people are used to sun salutations but haven't heard of other types, moon, and earth. As such, I decided to do a short 12-minute Moon Salutation Sequence. Hopefully, more people fall in love with the other salutations and salute the other elements, not just the sun! If you can’t view the embedded video above, you can view the video on YouTube. Maybe add it to a playlist? Above all, …
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Somatic Twist Yoga Sequence 20-Min Class for beginners
One of my favorite things to teach in yoga is twists. For many twists have been taught with a rigid and restrictive mindset rather than the fluid and integrated movement our bodies are made to do. While both have merit in this 20-minute Somatic Twist Yoga Sequence we explore the latter. Allowing ourselves to fully explore the twist as a whole body experience. If you can’t view the embedded video above, you can view the video on YouTube. Maybe add it to a playlist? Above …
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Live in the Present Quote Coloring Page Printable
As we hurtle through the year and find ourselves in September I have to acknowledge that in just a few months I have a major milestone birthday. Over the years birthdays come and go but every 10 years we hit milestones. During this time it's easy to get caught up in thinking about bucket lists, looking to the future at life "running out". Admittedly, that was me at the beginning of the year. Then I found myself looking at the past, everything I had experienced so far in my time on the planet. …
20 Minute Deep Stretch Yoga for Hips Hamstrings and Lower Back
As a yoga teacher, one thing I get a lot of requests for in classes is yoga for hips hamstrings, and lower back. They say like attracts like, so it's no surprise that this is one of the areas I struggle with myself. Hips, hamstrings, lower back, and inner thighs. If you can’t view the embedded video above, you can view the video on YouTube. Maybe add it to a playlist? Above all, remember to subscribe to my channel. New videos are uploaded every week. However, for …
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