Di Hickman

discover how to live your yoga, and love life

Search Results for: yoga teacher training

The warrior 1 to warrior 2 transition why I don’t like it and don’t teach it

//  by 

When it comes to yoga teacher training, I feel very fortunate that I learned from a team of highly skilled and evolved trainers. My lineage includes Judith Lasater and B.K.S Iyengar, and my own mentor trained in Hanna Somatics as well as yoga and other fitness modalities. As such my training is rooted in personal antomy, and somatic experiencing. One thing that has always felt 'off' to me was the warrior 1 to warrior 2 transition. It feels awkward and clunky. Through my own education and …

The warrior 1 to warrior 2 transition why I don’t like it and don’t teach itRead More

5 reasons you should stop tucking your tailbone

//  by 

One alignment cue I hear far too often in yoga is to "tuck the tailbone". Honestly, it's one that I'd rather never hear again. Anyone in my classes will know that I get a twitch when I hear it. Why? Because 9 times out of 10 it's counterintuitive to what we actually need, which is to stop tucking your tailbone in yoga poses. Anatomy is amazing. I've been fortunate that my 200 and 300-hour yoga teacher training was super heavy in anatomy, physiology, and technique. We half-jokingly call …

5 reasons you should stop tucking your tailboneRead More

Baddha konasana made easy

//  by 

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. …

Baddha konasana made easyRead More

Building Confidence …. in 60 days!

//  by 

On one of our yoga retreats we talked about our goals/desires for the future. I expressed that I do have lofty "out there" goals but I don't believe enough in me to apply myself to reach them. That little voice in my head starts talking. The one that says: I'm not good enough! Who do I think I am to think that I can achieve that? That's what other people do, you're not strong, committed or dedicated enough. You're not pretty. You're too fat/thin/short/old. When it comes down to it I lack …

Building Confidence …. in 60 days!Read More

Building a labyrinth at the beach

//  by 

All good things must come to an end, and in May we had the final weekend of of my RYT 300 yoga teacher training. As a yearly intensive it's been a wild ride with a small group of women that I have come to think of as sisters. My yoga family. We've shared so much this year. From health issues, to changing careers, marriages ending, relationships blooming, independence gained and confidence discovered. So many changes, and so much growth I am truly honored to call these ladies friends. They …

Building a labyrinth at the beachRead More

Ayurvedic Skin Care products in the April Beauty Box

//  by 

I shared on instagram this weekend the unboxing of the April Vegan Cuts beauty box and it occurred to me I didn't post on my blog with the amazing products I got this month. April was another great month as I got some really fun beauty, skincare and makeup products to add to my stash. As much as I like 99% of the products I get in the Vegan Cuts beauty box, I've had a few that have really caught my attention. This month it's finding Ayurvedic Skin Care products. Disclaimer: This …

Ayurvedic Skin Care products in the April Beauty BoxRead More

5 tips to staying energized all day, with Kicao energy bars

//  by 

  This post is sponsored by Kicao Energy Bars Just like most people nowadays, I live a full and busy life. Which honestly sometimes can be a little too busy. For example? I teach group fitness classes at Gold's Gym 3 days a week. Three days a week I also teach classes at Yoga Nook, and this year I'm also a part of the yoga teacher training faculty which I am thoroughly enjoying. Then, throughout the week I run my personal training business, training private clients, in-home and online. …

5 tips to staying energized all day, with Kicao energy barsRead More

One little word 2016 – Aloha!

//  by 

Each year I choose a word for the year ahead. Ali Edwards first introduced this concept to me in 2007, and I fully embraced it. As I prepared to write this post declaring my One Little Word for 2016  I suddenly realized it's TEN YEARS of choosing a single word for the year. Wow, time flies. So why choose One Little Word for the year? As Ali says: A single word can be a powerful thing. It can be the ripple in the pond that changes everything. It can be sharp and biting or rich and soft and …

One little word 2016 – Aloha!Read More

5 life lessons from our Hawaii vacation

//  by 

Officially been home a week from our Hawaii vacation and boy it's been tough adapting to mainland life again. Yoga teacher training exams coupled with the passing of a family member meant I was so ready to take a break. Our eight day trip made me realize that eight days is NOT long enough in Hawaii, and I really enjoy Island life, being by the ocean and living in a Condo (something I didn't think I'd say!). Other than that there were a few other things I learned from the trip, and ways I plan on …

5 life lessons from our Hawaii vacationRead More