Mercury is finally, finally, finally rising in Philadelphia. It’s been a long, harsh winter. But summer will be here before we know it, and kids’ will be out of school! What’s your Philly teen or pre-teen doing? I’ll be leading 4 sessions of yoga for teens this summer at Philly Power Yoga. Sign up here before the spots …
If we allow ourselves to question everything, all the time, we’d be a hot mess. It would be hard to make any decisions or to allow ourselves to trust. So we make assumptions throughout our day, and many of those give us peace of mind. That unresearched chemicals in our shampoo are safe. That the …
I’m one of those people who can’t function without breakfast. Because I’m no longer six, toaster strudels aren’t enough to keep me going. I spend more time fixing and enjoying breakfast than I do with any other part of my morning routine. Hair, make-up, clothing selection, can all be done in a few quick minutes. …
Recently, I called Double Pigeon my least favorite pose. But in fact, I have more than one most-loathed asana. I’m not crazy about Twisting Balancing Half Moon, and Camel makes me feel like I might die. Standing Split exists in the rank of poses that fill me with discomfort and dislike. Last Sunday I took … Continue reading
The yoga poses most of us Westerners think of as “yoga” are only a part of yoga, and they are a fairly new part. Since the late/mid 1800s. When you unroll your mat to practice these poses, see if you can remember that you do not have to do every pose like a pro, now … Continue reading
A massage therapist friend was reminding me that we are all conduits of energy. Beings who are constantly giving and receiving. When we give too much we feel depleted and when all we do is receive we may feel lethargic or guilty. On and off the mat, we hope to strike balance between giving and … Continue reading
I’ve recently incorporated yin style yoga into my asana practice. Yin means less movement and poses than a “Yang” practice (such as Vinyasa or Power Yoga), and each pose is held longer, moving deeper over the course of many breaths or many minutes, allowing the poses to target connective tissue. My fellow teacher and friend … Continue reading
So excited to announce that I’ll be presenting tips for yoga newbies under the fitness tents at the upcoming Rittenhouse Row Spring Festival (May 3rd)! While I plan this mini-workshop, I realized I’d also like to include some major yoga myths, in the hopes of dispelling them and encouraging more newbies to unroll a mat … Continue reading
Check out this great infographic, courtesy of Workout Trends! Continue reading
I find it infinitely easier to rise early and unroll my mat for morning practice when the days are longer. Getting up before long before the sun can be a drag and I’m ever grateful to know while that will happen every year, I’ll experience long days of spring and summer sunshine as well, every … Continue reading
Stress delivers a whammy of serious health problems, and most Americans are increasingly overwhelmed with it. Not surprising that has a huge effect on the workplace. I firmly believe the more people who are exposed to yoga, the better the world becomes. Whether your practice is casual or serious, you’ll reap health benefits in mind … Continue reading
I’m excited to share with you: my teaching schedule is on the cusp of expansion! If you are an educator in the Philadelphia area who works with ages 2-18, contact me about getting yoga in the classroom. Learn more here and download a PDF flyer to share with your principal. Continue reading
Love this infographic, courtesy of the Huffington Post! Continue reading
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