Finding Peace of Mind Wherever You Are…
Om gum Ganapatayei namah Chanting this mantra has many reasons…. what resonates with me the most is this… Ganesha is known to be the ‘remover of obstacles. While often there are ‘obstacles’ we can not literally ‘remove,’ I think this mantra can help us ‘overcome’ them or find plan B! Also… in a world where […]
5 Ways to Spoil and Nurture Yourself Without Spending Money
5 Ways to Spoil and Nurture Yourself Without Spending Money. Finding time for ourselves doesn’t have to cost us at all. But yet, a lot of us think of getting a pedicure, going out for dinner and retail therapy as a means to spoil ourselves or treat ourselves. Those can be nice and all, but […]
Jealousy and Abundance
Jealousy and Abundance – one way of thinking will hold you back, take you no where, and let time pass you by. The other way of thinking will open up doors to a whole new way of life!
Who is Right? Who is Wrong?
Working a shift at my part time job at a well known health food store, (not sure I can actually mention their name without permission, so I will keep it out!) in the supplement and body care department is always a very interesting and a learning experience, for many reasons! The main reasons are; Someone […]
You are what you digest.
This is a concept that I am teaching in my yoga classes lately. The concept of practicing Ayurveda with a focus on digestion and elimination. It spans beyond food and poop!!! I know, so taboo, did she really just mention poop? While those 2 are very important, digestion and elimination is not limited to just food […]
Yoga for Athletes, aka the Over Trained and Under Stretched Body!
Yoga for Athletes, aka the Over Trained and Under Stretched Body! Yeah? Did that headline speak to you? Is your body over-trained, overworked, stiff, and losing mobility? If you said yes, then I totally respect your mindset to accomplish so much, to be so strong, such an amazing athlete, and diligent to get your workout/training […]
Excuses, excuses…
I always make this mistake… I let myself become obsessed with the idea of traveling and feeling sorry for myself for not having been on a vacation in over 3 years! Spring break has brought this thinking on, hearing everyones stories of their adventures, while I continue to plug along at my job(s). It’s been even […]
5 Good Habits of a Professional Yoga Teacher.
5 Good Habits of a Professional Yoga Teacher/Instructor… Yes, I consider myself a professional! And you should too, if you want to go from good to great! Teaching Yoga is a huge responsibility and it should be treated as a profession. Recently I found out that I came in 3rd on the most yoga classes […]
Self Love
No excuses, make time for yourself, self love, you deserve feeling better and it is up to you to make it happen. To make this even more accessible, I have created a downloadable PDF with gentle yoga postures in it, that ANYONE can do. There are “chair” yoga options for those who need them and […]
As a Yoga Instructor do you know Ayurveda? The Sister Science to Yoga?
Did you know that Ayurveda is the “sister science” of Yoga? And as a matter of fact if you are teaching or doing yoga for the “health benefits” then you are actually practicing Ayurveda and NOT just Yoga! Which if you are teaching yoga and teaching the health benefits of doing yoga, then you should […]