Soulshine Bali Retreat
The art of relaxing. … Yes it is an art. When was the last time you took a nap? Or laid around and read a book. Or just slowly sipped your tea. Yea I know it’s been a while. Normally when your weekend comes around your probably booked to the ears. Trying to maximize every … Read more
Embrace Mayurasana (Peacock Pose)
In the yogic traditions, the peacock symbolizes beauty, strength, compassion, and the ability to destroy snakes or, more importantly, digest their venom. It is said that if you practice Mayurasana you will be able to digest the most toxic of poisons. Not that I’m suggesting you go out and down some arsenic, but your digestion … Read more
yoga is a state of mind
my favorite Shiva Sutra is Chaitanyam Atma. Consciousness is the self. its so simple and so perfect. how we choose to identify ourselves is how we are. the self is vast but if we chose to identify with manas ( the mind- little self) instead of Atman ( the big self) then that is … Read more
Embrace Salamba Sirsasana (Headstand)
This pose evokes a lot of reaction whenever it’s brought up, either great fear or joy in most students. It can be a lifelong challenge. Before walking you through the steps to get into headstand, I want to touch on the concept that it embodies. It is called an inversion for a reason, and it … Read more
Ganesh and Hellen Hunt
The other day my sweet heart and I were watching the new movie soul surfer. This was partly motivated because a piece I worked on for Athleta was worn in the movie! Check out Hellen Hunt! All that aside it had some great thoughts on how we define ourselves. So much of the time … Read more
Bikram Yoga
People are always asking me what each style of yoga is like and what type of yoga they should do. I will admit I have my preferences, but the questions made me realize that one of the ways I want to share yoga is to help everyone make a decision that is right for them. … Read more
Resources for Yoga Newbies
I remember trying a yoga class for the first time. I was totally embarrassed and I had no idea what the heck was going on. But when I got out of class I was HOOKED! I was so relaxed and happy. I had to keep at it. I think this is a big thing for … Read more
STRESS RELIEVING ASANAS
The most effective way to relieve stress is through Nadi Shodhana. It is an alternate nostril breathing technique. The yogis believe that it clears and calms the mind and balances the right and left side of the brain. Breathing has a profound effect on our state of mind and this is a wonderful way to … Read more
Reading list
There are infinite and amazing resources to help you along your yogic path or help ease your curiosity. Jnana yoga (the path of knowledge) is not all there is to the yoga so don’t judge yourself if you don’t find yourself as engaged in the texts as you are in the practice. These texts are … Read more
ARDHA CHANDRASANA (half moon)
I truly love a balance pose. Not because I love balancing or because I’m good at it (balance poses are anything but effortless for me), but because after falling out of a balance pose it’s always so clear that if you keep straining, it will never happen. Balance poses are really for improving your … Read more
