With the world shifting more and more into the digital realm, it was only a matter of time before yoga took the plunge also. Transporting an age-old practice into an online space may leave you wondering whether the authenticity and spirit is lost. Yet yoga practitioners are eagerly swapping their yoga studio memberships for the digital version with glee. So, what’s so terrific about practicing online yoga at home? Well, plenty actually! 1. Your Time, Your Space Without the need to arrive at a … [Read more...] about 7 Benefits of Online Yoga
Archives for March 2018
5 Mood-Boosting Mantras to Get You Through Any Challenge
You must live alone, at least internally, in a quiet place. – Bhagavad Gita Have you ever caught yourself repeatedly reciting a word, phrase, or affirmation in your mind? Perhaps you’ve told yourself “you can do this,” over and over as you nervously walked into a job interview, or repeated that “everything will be OK,” even when it certainly didn’t feel that way. Though this may seem like a mindless coping method, it is actually considered by many religious and spiritual traditions as a means of … [Read more...] about 5 Mood-Boosting Mantras to Get You Through Any Challenge
Even Runners Need Yoga
I've spent A LOT of time running lately. Obviously "a lot" means different things to different people, but I've been running 40-45 miles a week for the last few months. My goal for 2018 is to run 1,700 miles, which requires a pretty consistent daily effort. I've tried to mix in some yoga and weight-training, but unfortunately I probably haven't been doing enough regular non-running exercise to steer entirely clear of the injury bug. I really should know better! Luckily I haven't encountered any … [Read more...] about Even Runners Need Yoga
Minimizing On and Off the Mat
I recently moved into a granny flat close to the yoga studio where I teach. Although the circumstances for my sudden move were complicated, it was the simplest house-hunting experience of my adult life. I found the ad in the morning, and walked around the sixties-built room with Brady Bunch shelves and shaggy, mustard yellow carpet in the afternoon. The elderly owner Jim, with silver hair and Viking-blue eyes, evaluated me from the porch of the main house. He told me of the roses, figs, and … [Read more...] about Minimizing On and Off the Mat
Should Yoga Become Part of the School Day?
Early in March 2018, the introduction of yoga into the schools of Denver, Colorado, hit the headlines. Instead of using the traditional, punitive approach in response to bad behavior, the schools are using the time usually dedicated to detention, in order to teach yoga. The overarching aim is to give children the necessary tools they need to to become aware of their emotions, and through self-regulation they can start to avoid making the same mistakes again. But while the benefits of yoga for … [Read more...] about Should Yoga Become Part of the School Day?
The Transformational Power of Journaling
After surviving an emotionally and physically abusive stepfather, multiple arrests, six years in high school, and time in drug rehab, I managed to become a lawyer and business owner. In order for me to continue on the right track and cope with the trauma I endured I needed tools to help me become the best version of myself. To that end, I created a morning routine that would set me up to be able to blaze my own path to true fulfillment. After my morning meditation, I would … [Read more...] about The Transformational Power of Journaling
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