If you’ve gotten deep into Ashtanga, like me, you’ve figured out by now that there is a lot of question and tension about how to practice the sequence. The practice has changed and evolved over time, and depending on what year your teacher studied in Mysore, there are going to be some differences in the teaching. It’s all very minor…. View Post
30 Day Journaling Challenge for Increased Happiness!
I’ve talked about Ahimsa a ton, but for some reason I keep revisiting the subject. Maybe it’s because it is the foundation to genuine yoga practice, and the first step in happiness, unconditional love, and letting go of suffering. Ahimsa translates to non-harm, which means to always live your life in each moment with the intention of showing compassion towards yourself or others…. View Post
Treats From My Foodie Pen Pal July 2014
Hello Friends! I’ve been so excited about today because it’s Foodie Penpal reveal day! Foodie Penpals is a program that Lindsey at The Lean Green Bean set up. After you sign up, she matches you with someone. From there, you get in touch with your pen pal and discuss any allergies or food restrictions, and then send a package to that person. This… View Post
Sun Salutations for Beginners to Start Your Practice
Surya Namaskara or Sun Salutations are what build the foundation for the Ashtanga Yoga practice. These are a series of postures and movements that build strength and flexibility in the whole body. This flow of postures teaches the practitioner how to steady and expand the breath and lung capacity, keep a one pointed concentration, and sets the tone for the… View Post
Room Of Beauty: An Organic Spa Experience to Nourish Your Soul (And Giveaway)!
Oh my goodness, what a phenomenal experience I had at Room of Beauty Body and Soul! This charming organic spa located in Winter Park, FL might be little, but it has a big heart! Room of Beauty Body and Soul is owned by the amazing Jessica Clark. Jessica specializes in massage therapy, essential oil treatments, facials, and other organic skin therapies. Right when… View Post
Stop Drop And Yoga At The Office
When you have a full time job, perhaps a toddler at home, and a ton other responsibilities to attend to, it can be easy to let yoga or exercise fall off the priority list. The only problem with this is that yoga helps keep a stressful life in check! It teaches you: How to deal with stressful situations How to… View Post
Asana Lab: Opening The Hips & Learning To Twist In Janu Shirshasana A
I’m really excited today to talk to you about Janu Shirshasana A. It’s one of those deceptive postures that looks simple, but really takes a lot of awareness, core strength, and hip opening to get the full benefit. Janu Shirshasana A is the fifth seated posture in the Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series, and focuses on hip rotation, hip opening, and forward folding…. View Post
My Favorite Ashtanga Yoga Books For Your Home Practice
Since I’ve been doing my “At Home Practice” Workshops, I’ve been thinking about how to keep everyone motivated to hop on the mat daily at home. There are a ton of Ashtanga Yoga Manuals that are educational and informative about the anatomy of each posture. All of these books have expert instruction from senior or certified teachers and dedicated practitioners…. View Post
July 2014 Instagram Challenge: #IndependenceARMy & #YogaInTheCity
The last Instagram Challenge was a little challenging. And yes, I DID intend that pun. If you’ve been following my blog, you know that I was super busy and completely scattered as I had to move. I was back and forth posting the postures for June, but this time, I’m completely IN! Thank you everyone for following me and supporting me regardless…. View Post
Utthita Hasta Padanghustasana For Beginners
Utthita Hasta Padanghustasana (Extended Hand to Toe Posture) comes in the middle of the standing sequence and is the first balancing posture in the Ashtanga Yoga Primary Series. It can be a big challenge in a number of ways: Balancing on one leg is not something we do everyday, so the body needs time adjust. Many people experience soreness in… View Post
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