If you’ve studied with me at all, you know I’m a huge fan of Daily Practice. Over the years daily practice has elevated my life in so many ways! It has brought clarity to my mind. It has given me peace. It has stirred emotions. It has tuned up my body. It has given me energy. It has helped my focus. And so much more.
Read MoreI had dabbled with Jyotisha (Vedic Astrology) chart readings since 2011, but it wasn’t until the summer of 2017 that I really “got” it. I had a reading where we were looking over the chart that denotes career path (great successes).
Read MoreI've been silent for years. Primarily from fear. It was a slow and gradual reveal, the way my teacher taught us that questioning her, let alone crossing her would result in expulsion and humiliation.
Read MoreI guess it’s time for me to write this too! How has/did Yoga change my life? Well now, the fact that Yoga is now my life, and was once not even a figment of my imagination, says something.
Read MoreSeven years ago I began yoga as a hobby. I rented a yoga dvd from the local library to begin a physical practice. I quickly realized it was so much more than just exercise.
Read More…Yoga helps to challenge me to be still and quiet. No matter the style, whether it is Hot yoga, Restorative Yoga, or "Plain Jane" yoga it helps me to take the time from my busy day and just be in the present moment, not stressing or worrying.
Read MoreYoga began to change my life a little over 6 years ago…And that is when the magic happened.......For one hour, I was focused on trying to follow along, not thinking about being angry at the world for everything that I was angry about, or anything else for that matter!
Read MoreHow yoga changed my life...Yoga changed my life by allowing me to evolve and find my true north. My own compass.
Read MoreI came to yoga because my feet turned out and my shoulders had started to round; because I caught every germ my kids brought home from school; because my balance was diminishing and I was holding on to walls to walk in a straight line. But mostly I came to yoga because my friend said, “Yoga is saving my life,” and I thought, “Maybe it will save mine too.”
Read MoreI began practicing yoga along time ago never expecting to find healing of MY MIND, BODY and MOST of all MY SOUL! Not only has yoga helped my body to stay flexible and strong, it's helped my mind to find calm among chaos....
Read MoreMany people use the term “Restorative” to describe any Yoga practice that’s on the gentle side. This could include any slower practice, including a deep stretch or Yin-type practice. I’ve even seen some teachers use slow Vinyasa flows as part of their “Restorative” classes. Now I’m more of a traditionalist, so I’m going to discuss the Traditional Practice, first brought to us or popularized by Judith Hanson Lasater.
Read More…But I did not, at that moment, relate. I do not feel the same way at all. I love what I do more than anything in the world.
Read MoreSince the opening of the studio, I’ve been looking for a program or charity to partner with.
Read MoreIn my world, CLEANSE is a word that’s widely discussed and debated. You may never have heard the word before in relation to “cleansing the body internally”, maybe only for cleansing the skin or something else. The type of cleanse I’m discussing is the process of cleaning the inside of the body - organs, tissues, blood, etc.
Read MoreYoga is the unity of body, mind and soul. Yoga is the same in prenatal yoga only with a few modifications.
Read MoreOne year ago today, I taught my first class at Transparent Heart Yoga Studio. It was a Saturday…
Read MoreSo there's this mantra, called the Gayatri Mantra, that I've been practicing for a few years. Gayatri Mantra is about bringing in the light of the sun.
Read MoreSo right now I'm thinking about yoga poses, and pictures of people in yoga poses (like on Social Media). Ugh. This topic brings up a lot of angst for me. Why? Why?
Read MoreFor many Americans, the idea of finding the perfect fitness routine is a lofty one; it can be hard just to get through the day sometimes, with the stresses of work and family always over our heads.
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