the playlist
this is my favorite way to start to wake my body up to its own inherent pulsations. some times we need a little kick start and a good juicy flow cant hurt. enjoy the music!! mangala express, on-out there, by -the unseen guest elepahnt (dub mix), on-here we are , by- spiral systems and lottie … Read more
short daily practice
-How to start and maintain home practice: -Set aside a specific time every day it helps to create routine it makes it easier to maintain -Don’t worry about how long it is. It could be 5 minutes of breathing or just a foreword fold -Don’t judge yourself. It’s not about doing all the hard poses … Read more
Embrace Natarajasana (Dancer Pose)
I struggled with Natarajasana. For months and months, I wobbled back and forth and completely out of the pose. After a particularly frustrating experience, my teacher at the time reminded me that the only way I would be able to find the pose was if I let go. This baffled me. Let go? I’ll fall … Read more
Keep Sane & Happy at Work
I love my job, which is a very good thing because the majority of my time is spent at work. I also love yoga. The good thing is they go together very well. No matter how much you love your job, there are bound to be times where you’re feeling tired and overwhelmed. So in … Read more
NEW CLASSES NAMASTE ROCKRIDGE
I am SOOO excited to announce that i am adding new classes at a wonderful new home! Namaste yoga in Rockridge! ill be teaching sunday ant 10:45 AM and thursday at 6 PM. i remember the first classes i took at this studio. i was shy. im always shy when i go to a new … Read more
Embrace Pincha Mayurasana (Forearm Stand)
I remember the elation and shock I felt when I lifted up into my first arm balance! I could not believe that I was seriously on my hands with my feet off the floor. I immediately crashed back down, but the feeling was still there… the knowledge that I could. The power of arm balances … Read more
Partner Yoga
Ok, so you got yoga down, you can hang with being present, managing your emotions, flailing limbs, dripping sweat etc… but it’s a whole different thing when you add another person into the equation — someone else’s sweat, limbs, and ideas about how things should work. Dealing with yourself is one thing; adding the element … Read more
