As I sit here embracing my last glorious morning of vacation in Colorado, I am simultaneously anxious to return home with the clarity and motivation I have gained from being away. Reflecting on my current position in life is an insightful experience when I am able to take a step away in a quiet space … Continue reading The Art of Fasting
Tag: Healthy Living
The Energy Which Defines Us
The more I study the energy channels in our body, or chakras, the more I realize there is still so much for me to learn about them. The influence they have over our physical and mental well-being is profound and ever-changing. I have spent a lot of time developing my understanding of them in the … Continue reading The Energy Which Defines Us
Finding the Repose
"Find the repose within the pose." - Prashant Iyengar I have been thinking a lot about this concept lately and have applied it in my teaching on several occasions, but what does it truly mean? Repose means to be at rest, but how do we find this place of peace during our practice? Finding the … Continue reading Finding the Repose
Make it a Habit
"Your body is precious. It is our vehicle for awakening. Treat it with care." -Buddha As of late, I've been feeling slightly sluggish (being buried in snow will do that to you) and a little judgmental of my physical appearance. I attempt to combat these thoughts and promote more kindness towards myself but inwardly I … Continue reading Make it a Habit
Picking up on Progression
"The success of yoga does not lie in the ability to perform postures but in how it positively changes the way we live our life and our relationships." -T.V.K. Desikachar More than anything, yoga has given me the opportunity to witness both a physical and psychological transformation within myself over time. I found myself taking … Continue reading Picking up on Progression
Same Place, Different Perspective
my entire life to this point can be described in one sentence: it didn't go as planned and that's ok I suppose I had envisioned something different for the beginning of my yoga teaching career - namely a different location. I had invested so much of myself into my move out west that it became … Continue reading Same Place, Different Perspective
The Beauty in Chaos
"The thing about chaos, is that while it disturbs us, it too, forces our hearts to roar in a way we secretly find magnificent" ^^ Taught my very first class!!! Yesterday I was reflecting on a journal post written almost exactly one year ago and today I have decided to apply it back to my … Continue reading The Beauty in Chaos
