Five years ago I shared Christmas Gift ideas for fitness lovers, whether you are a runner, swimmer, or yoga lover. We all know that 202 has bought with it a totally different set of circumstances and I figured a quarantine edition of Yoga Christmas gifts was needed. Even better are yoga Christmas gifts under $10! Disclosure: Links in this post may be affiliate links. Meaning I get a small commission on purchases made through links in this post Why did I choose yoga gifts under $10? …
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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 …
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, …
How to find time for yoga & create your home practice
When we first began lock-down I admit I had all these lofty goals. I was going to be a yoga content creating machine. Well, things rarely work out how we intend them to. Honestly, initially, I found myself floundering. Not just in creating, but also maintaining motivation. Then I figured out the missing link for me in how to find time for yoga. Now I've rediscovered that passion, and maybe you can too! Disclaimer: Links in this post may be affiliate links. This means I earn a small …
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Declutter your closet & create a capsule wardrobe
January 2017 I was getting a little frustrated with myself and my surroundings. A shift was happening. I was changing. As I learned more about yoga philosophy, I was discovering areas where my life was not aligning with my new yoga values. At this time I began teaching less fitness classes and more yoga. This meant I wearing more yoga pants and comfort clothing. More opportunity to align with yoga philosophy. My tendency was to wear the same 5-10 outfits, wash and wear. Yet I had a …
Practicing Ahimsa – Reusable grocery and produce bags
This post is sponsored by Shaka Love. Recently, I've begun to question if I'm doing enough to help the environment. While we have fantastic recycling amenities here in Southern California, I believe I can be doing better. Embracing minimalism was a start and as a result it's been snowballing from there. As I go deeper into my yoga practice, I begin to question my current lifestyle choices. If we consider Ahimsa (non-violence) as the first and most important part of the 8-limb yoga path, then …
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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 …
Yoga For Beginners: How to do cat cow pose
Where you're new to yoga or have some experience, welcome to the Yoga For Beginners series where I discuss the poses, technique, breath, and benefits. I decided to begin this series for many reasons, but mostly because I keep seeing the same things crop up time and time again. So I figure that I'd begin a series of yoga pose basics. In this post I want to discus how to do Cat Cow pose. Part of a warm up movement in yoga that often gets overlooked. How to Yoga Basics Video If you're an …
5 tips for downward facing dog
My yoga mentor says, with a touch of humor and sass, that "it's not a real class until you do downward facing dog". Funny, and somewhat true, because downward facing dog is THE iconic yoga pose people know. Even if they know absolutely nothing else about yoga. It's sad then that it gets severely butchered by so many. So let's look at how to do the pose, followed by 5 tips for downward facing dog. How to perform downward facing dog Start on hands and knees. Draw the navel to the spine, …