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Post #102: Don’t Get Out of Bed Until…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]One day we will all be "lying on our death bed" so to speak. Whether we go quickly, slowly, with advance warning, or at the blink of an eye. There's no getting out of it. And hopefully it will be a meaningful experience just like all the others. That's right. Not morbid, but meaningful. When we can place fear to the side and engrained beliefs about death, then we can make some pretty powerful inquiries into our own potential death and how we want to feel when it's our time. There are some pretty meaningful...

Post #100: The night I bit someone’s head off.

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As a female there have been many times I felt at the mercy of the hormones coursing through my bloodstream at any given moment. And now in my late 40's I'm experiencing the effects of the lack of hormones coursing through my body. Sometimes it seems as if there's not much we can do about our "mood" in these situations. When I began my yoga practice in my early 20's I noticed after consistent practice that my "mood" no longer felt like it was at the mercy of a combination of internal...

Post #99: Rising Above the Blame Game

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Have you ever found yourself caught in the blame game? Deflecting your hand in the matter attempting to avoid the guilt and shame that comes from making a mistake? For the past few weeks my husband has been struggling with a major issue at his work. He is someone who I learn from everyday in terms of how to be present with others. Because of his ability to be present I am watching him handle this huge issue with calm. This is allowing him to try to "fix" the issue rather than jumping in the...

Post #96: 7-Minute Yoga Vignette: Deepen Inner Steadiness & Calm

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Have you ever noticed when you've had a disagreement with someone you feel it in your lower back? The lower back/hips area is a huge storehouse for negative emotional energy. Overwhelm can also hit this area pretty hard and cause a lot of discomfort. If you have knee, hip or low back issues then you may need to wait on today's practice. It is a strength building flow coupled with hip opening. It will help release the energy that is trapped here while revealing that inner steadiness and calm that is...

Post #94: Setting spiritual intentions for practice increases well-being

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Years ago a friend of mine asked me if it bothered me that some studios were advertising yoga strictly as a means of exercise. "Not at all," was my response. The only reason I started yoga was because I tried it one time and realized that I couldn't stay in triangle pose without falling out. I was 23 at the time and was supposed to be in the best shape of my life. I exercised regularly but yoga was different. It was a challenge and I found myself in awe of the strength, flexibility...

Post #91: Re-train your stress response with this 20 minute Warrior Vinyasa Practice

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]What makes yoga different from other "exercise" that you do? Yoga is not meant to be "exercise" like Americans tend to think of it as. However it does make for great exercise. The ancient yogis were determined to find a better way in life. Yoga helps us to gain a higher perspective on what is happening so that we don't get caught up in the ego emotional roller coaster that our thoughts and emotions can send us on. It is meant to be a means to find peace, joy and balance and a means to...

Post #89: Swimming in Triangle Pose

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This "swimming triangle" vinyasa flow is one of my favorites. It really helps to strengthen the core and subsequently increases your ability to balance through this flow.  While moving through this series I want you to really focus on your core strength. The more you can hone in on using your core the better you will find your balance as you move from triangle to reverse triangle and back again. Anyone with knee, hip or shoulder issues needs to modify as necessary or wait this one out. As you move through the swimming...

Post #88: Get Back Into the Flow

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Get Back Into the Flow   Last week we went over the 3 components of yoga. One you might remember is "discipline". This might initially have a negative connotation. But it's necessary since our ego's are so engrained and veer us off track again and again. The instant you feel stressed or overwhelmed that's a sign that your ego is in charge. Stop, take a deep breath, and recognize that you have a choice to get back into the flow of life. Abraham-Hicks says, "There is only a stream of well-being that flows. You...

Post #85: 15-Minute Advanced Chakra Cleanse & Kapalabhati Breath-Work Practice

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This is one of my favorite mini-practices which combines engaging mula bhanda (the root lock; think kegel exercise) while alternating between kapalabhati breath-work (skull-polishing breath) and deep core engagement. This helps to open up any blocks in the lower chakras which prevent us from sensing our connection with God. Mula bhanda is one of the 3 bhandas used in yoga to redirect energy and open up chakras, in this case the first chakra called the root chakra or muladhara chakra. Mula bhanda on a physical level is great because it helps strengthen...

Post #84: 3-Daily Poses for Hip & Low Back Health

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Want to know what 3 poses I think you should be doing every single day for hip and low-back health? These 3 poses are always a part of my daily practice. After I had my second child, I had so much low back pain that I could not even think about getting in my car without going through these poses first. Luckily that pain finally abated, but I still find these poses a necessity. If you have serious hip, low back, or knee issues then you will want to check with your doctor...