Lessons Learned from Yoga that Support Parenting When I think back to my teen years and early twenties, it boggles my mind that I was able to maintain the lifestyle I did. I moved fast, stayed up late, worked a high-intensity job in the film industry, lived on caffeine and cigarettes, and partied a lot. [...]
Degenerative Disc Disease: What it is, Who it affects, and How to treat it via yoga Through regular stretching and lengthening of the spine, it is possible to alleviate the effects of stress and gravity on spinal discs. How To Treat Degenerative Disc Disease With Yoga What is Degenerative Disc Disease? As we age, our [...]
Why Yoga Benefits Balance and Prevents Falls As we get older it’s common to experience issues with balance. Changes in our bodies are the cause of this instability, like declining vision, slower reflexes, reduced muscle mass, and degradation of the inner ear vestibular system. When balance becomes an issue, you may be at risk [...]
These 9 Yogic Breathing Techniques Improve Mental Focus, Reduce Anxiety, and Improve Lung Capacity The simple act of breathing is something we often take for granted, since our body’s nervous system automatically takes care of that for us. We can go about our day without ever having to tell our body to “breathe.” But for thousands [...]
Why it is Important to Strengthen Your Immune System Do you frequently feel tired, or lack enough energy to get through your day? Are you always catching a cold or infection? Are you experiencing an excess of stress in your life, along with stomach and digestion issues? These are signs you might have a [...]
Archery Inspired Yoga: Connecting to the Heart Looking for a way to soften your heart and ignite your warrior’s courage? This archery inspired yoga sequence will help you get there. Practicing Beyond Your Comfort Zone If you live in Los Angeles, you’ve heard of Terranea, the coastal resort considered the gem of Palos Verdes. Terranea [...]
What does it Mean to Deepen Your Yoga Practice? You deepen your practice by committing to period of time during which you dedicate your time and your energy to an exploration into Yoga. Yoga offers a vastness of knowledge and materials. Stay curious during this time of deepening practice. In yoga, there is a value [...]
There is a Golden Kundalini Energy Every yoga practitioner is aware of the often blazing and oh-so desirable Shakti kundalini. This is the red serpent who winds her way up the spine to clear and clarify. But few know about a different kundalini, golden in hue and gentler in impact. I wish I had known [...]
Zabie Yamasaki photo by Leanne Sargeant Intentionality and Empathy in Teaching: What it Means to Be A Trauma-Informed Yoga Instructor “Never have I felt so safe without having to speak a single word about my assault.” I’ll never forget the day when a survivor shared these words with me after participating in an [...]
Tracee Stanley photo by Chloe Crespi. Fifteen + Steps to Get into the 24-Hour Householder's Flow 1. Let go of the idea that your practice needs to be 15, 30, or 90 minutes long to be meaningful or valid. 2. Instead of one long practice, try 2- to 3-minute mini practice portals that [...]