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
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
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
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
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
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
