Why Yoga Alliance?
What is yoga? Stretching…exercise…stress management…a spiritual path…a way to reach enlightenment? Maybe it’s all of the above. Clearly, the way we practice yoga here in the West is different than the way it was intended to be practiced. Taking a practice with its history and traditions and squeezing it into our Western lifestyle is challenging, […]
Why 200 Hours?
I get asked this a lot. Is a 200 Hour training really necessary? Why 200 Hours? Is that even enough? If you’ve been practicing yoga for any length of time, you have probably heard someone say, “You should do a teacher training” Here are 10 points to consider when thinking about doing a deeper dive […]
Why 200 Hours?
I get asked this a lot. Is a 200 Hour training really necessary? Why 200 Hours? Is that even enough? If you’ve been practicing yoga for any length of time, you have probably heard someone say, “You should do a teacher training” Here are 10 points to consider when thinking about doing a deeper dive […]
I Love My Gym Yogis
I am so over the comment “gym yoga isn’t real yoga”. This is a story of gym yoga, and why it has a special place in my heart. 13 years ago, I sold the women’s health club that had been like Cheers to many people. My husband and I had been owner/operators of health clubs […]
A Tribute to My Teacher
The Purpose of Life Is to Discover Your Gift. The Meaning of Life Is to Give Your Gift Away. ~David Viscott His eyes sparkle with a captivating glint of joy. He listens well, and is not afraid of the silence. His laugh is hearty and he uses it liberally. He is patient, he is wise, […]
Where To Start?
On September 21, 2019 I checked off a bucket list goal. I stood on that BIG RED DOT on the TedxSaltLakeCity stage and delivered a talk about my work in the Utah State Prison. It was an honor to say the least, and an experience I will forever treasure. The other 13 speakers and I […]
Stop Asking That Question
“Your past does not define you, your past prepares you.” ~ Grandma Annie Imagine…I just met you, and the first question I ask you is “What is the worst thing you’ve ever done?” Doesn’t that make your stomach cinch up in a knot? But as I find myself working with women who have recently been […]
She Said YES!
All your life you are told the things you cannot do. All your life they will say you’re not good enough or strong enough or talented enough, they’ll say you’re the wrong height or the wrong weight or the wrong type to play this or be this or achieve this. THEY WILL TELL YOU NO, a […]
Yoga For Runners
I did an informal poll today in a yoga class, and I learned that about half of my students consider themselves runners. Some are just trying it out for the first time, and some are training for their ump-teenth marathon. I can’t say enough about the benefits of yoga for runners. If you’re logging a […]
Flexible Fascia
According to Wikipedia, “fascia is soft connective tissue that provides support and protection for most structures within the human body, including muscle. This soft tissue can become restricted due to disease, overuse, trauma, infections, or inactivity. This restriction often results in pain, muscle tension, and diminished blood flow.” We spend a lot of time in […]