The instructions for tadasana are so common, so assumed in yoga class, that they’re often given nonchalantly and glossed over. As in, “You already know this, you do it a million times a… Continue reading
In this yoga class learn to find your center and stand in it. Through opening the legs and engaging the feet you’ll get access to the openness and strength needed to walk forward… Continue reading
Despite my constant consumption of avocados, coconut oil, and water, I can’t make a dent in my skin’s dehydration. Living in the desert and spending most of my weekends outdoors certainly exacerbates the condition. My… Continue reading
This entire practice is done on the floor, either sitting or lying down. It’s super gentle, in the restorative style and perfect for recovering from a big physical or emotional event. This yin… Continue reading
Sometimes it just happens. You get run down. Or stressed out. Or too emotional. Or your kids come home from daycare with a touch of the we-know-exactly-where-that-came-from. Maybe it’s some combination of these,… Continue reading
Yoga is union. To practice is to unite all the different levels of our being into an integrated whole. This is where peace and healing arise. In this practice, the goal is to… Continue reading
We left the parking lot in the near-dark of 6 a.m. Our packs were light; just a small rack of gear, a 30 meter rope, our harnesses, jackets, and some food and water between the… Continue reading
The Perfectionists I played soccer. Once. When I was four years old. At the end of the game I was crying—near hysterically—because I didn’t score a goal and we didn’t win the game. I hated… Continue reading
Underneath the physical form of any yoga asana is the energetic form of the prana body. When we line up just right, we bring the outer form and the inner/prana body (the pranamaya kosha) together.… Continue reading
Listening, just like any skill, takes practice. Of course being a good listener makes you a better spouse, parent and —well, person. But this yoga practice is dedicated to listening to yourself. It seems… Continue reading
