Look, I know that when most people think of yoga, they think of some thin woman all pretzeled up in a complicated pose that looks seemingly impossible. I get it. I mean, I’m a part of that whole marketing machine that sells yoga that way here in the modern world.  However, the trust is that […]

Achieving a full split in yoga is one of those pinnacle sort of postures that really illustrates years of hard work and dedication within the yoga practice. Although, sometimes, it can also just mean that you’re super flexible. You never really know.  For most of us, we need to put in a lot of time, […]

100-Hour Yoga Teacher Training 5 Reasons Why You Need Continued Education as a Yoga Teacher If you’re reading this post, you’re probably considering doing a yoga teacher training. Yay! I’m so excited for you! And, I also know this can feel a bit overwhelming, because there are so many trainings out there. So, let’s start […]

Themes are important for yoga retreats, because they enrich the purpose beyond only the physical, while creating an overall cohesive experience and direction.  Sure, they’re not NECESSARY in order to have a great time. But they do tend to take “just another yoga retreat” to another level, helping your retreat to stand out.  As a […]

Cuing in my love language. Truly. Maybe it’s the wordsmith in, or maybe it’s just my deep appreciation for yoga classes that are cued with skill- either way, I have a deep passion for cueing my own classes, as well as helping other yoga teachers improve their cues.  Of course I could just say, sign […]

The word ‘chakra’ is a Sanksrit word that translates in English to mean ‘wheel’ or ‘disc.’ If you’ve ever been to a yoga class, and heard a yoga teacher talk about healing your chakras, you might be wondering what that has to do with wheels or discs.  Chakras are known as energy centers in the […]

Grounding is an incredible practice that can help you feel more balanced, resilient, and even less anxious. And using grounding practices alongside the yoga practice is kind of like a double whammy, really.  There are many yoga poses that tap into the sensation of grounding by physically connecting parts of the body with the earth […]