Ahh pancakes. Who doesn’t love them. I certainly do. So it’s no surprise (to those that know me) that the first recipe for this blog had to be for pancakes. I teach two back-to-back yoga classes on Sunday mornings. 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM to be exact. I don’t like the idea of eating heavy […]
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Yoga Basics is a series that features the more fundamental poses in yoga. Expect to learn about the benefits, alignment and common misalignments, modifications, and contraindications. It is not just for beginners, but for anyone wanting to dive deeper into the practice. Lizard Pose (Utthan Pristhasana) Lizard used to be one of those poses
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Join me for a special Yoga Nidra / Restorative Yoga class on Sunday, June 3, 2018 at World Yoga Center studio in the Upper West Side, New York (see below). What is Yoga Nidra? Yoga Nidra is a guided meditation technique practiced lying down in Shavasana (Corpse Pose). The practice uses body scanning, breath awareness,
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Did you know that you can create your own yoga retreat or mini spa right at home? Well, yes you can! All you have to do is pair up a restorative yoga practice with a relaxing environment (music, aromatherapy…) and you got yourself your own little retreat. The problem with stress Stress is an inevitable
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Do you ever make New Year’s resolutions only to see them flop a few months or even weeks later? Are you making resolutions only to keep up with the holiday traditions? If you answered yes to either of these questions, then you’re not alone. In fact, it happens to most people. Why you ask? Well,
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Feeling lost about what to get your special yogi or health conscious loved one? No worries, I’ve got you covered. The products mentioned in this list are products that I’ve either used myself or that I, as a yogi and health conscious woman, would love to have. These are perfect gifts for the holidays,
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Oh yes! The holidays, vacations, parties, special occasions…You know, those days when we eat too much, move too little, and digestion can’t quite keep up. We’ve all been there. Slow digestion and elimination happens frequently, either chronically because of certain health conditions and overall lifestyle, or during special occasions like the holiday season. Whatever the
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I’ve gotten so much great feedback after writing my “6 morning habits for a more productive day” post that I decided to do a follow-up on the best evening rituals for a good night sleep. After all, if you don’t sleep well, those morning habits go out the window and so does your entire day.
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How often do you hesitate when the teacher calls out an inversion in a yoga class? If the answer is often, then you’re not alone. Even the most seasoned practitioners feel some level of fear self-doubt when they go upside down. When I was learning to do headstand, I would always, always, always hesitate coming
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I was never a morning person. I was always the one to stay in bed an extra hour or two if there was nothing important or specific to do in the morning. When I worked shifts that started in the afternoon, I would wake up late, ran around procrastinating, and never got anything done. Before
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