Tag: yoga

A Leap of Faith

A leap of faith is any decision requiring you to go beyond your comfort zone and trust in the unknown. We have big news! BIG! In case you missed it

Profound Effects of Being in Your Prime

Some people reach their prime in high school, or so I have heard. That was not true for me. In my mind, I am still striving to achieve the “prime season” of my life.

The Perfect Pickle Palooza 2023

The Pickle Palooza 2023 and the Mansfield Pickle Parade, are a perfect way to spend time a beautiful spring Saturday. It also serves as a reminder of the

The Power of Attention, the last 3 limbs of yoga.

This week we explore the Dharana or concentration, Dhyana or meditation, and Samadhi or pure bliss. The last three limbs of the eight limbs of yoga.

Pura Vida Baby! Living your best life.

Greetings and Salutations from Costa Rica! We just returned from a teaching vacation and we learned all about living Pura Vida or living your best life!

Going Deep with Pratyahara, the 5th Limb of Yoga

This week we move our practice from the outside world to the inside world beneath the surface. Many people practice yoga, often without fully understanding the eight limbs of yoga. Pratyahara, the fifth limb, is an important step in achieving higher consciousness and inner peace. Pratyahara is a Sanskrit word that literally translates to “withdrawal from the senses”. It involves withdrawing your energy from external objects and turning inward to explore your own inner world.

The Yoga Practice of Pranayama – Just Breathe!

This week let’s look at pranayama, an ancient practice from the philosophy of yoga that focuses on controlling the breath and connecting with life force energy. It is often referred to as “breathwork” and is one of the eight limbs outlined in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. Though it may seem like a simple concept, pranayama has a deep and powerful impact on our physical, mental, and spiritual wellbeing. Let’s explore this fourth limb of yoga in more detail.

Strike a Yoga Pose. How important are Asanas?

This week we strike a pose at Sunshine. Asana is the third limb of yoga, according to the eight-limbed path outlined in Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras. This eight-limbed path was designed to help practitioners reach enlightenment through mindful living, self-discipline, and meditation. It is considered the third limb because it follows Yama (ethical restraints) and Niyama […]

Emotional Intelligence.

How do you feel? My favorite question to ask after a yoga class. 100% of the time everyone feels better after a yoga class. I hope you are joining me on the New Year Reset. Last week we explored the first limb of yoga with Yamas, or Social Intelligence. This week we move to the […]

Hit Reset!

Guess who’s back at the studio this week? This girl! I am feeling good, and I am ready to hit the reset button on my body and my life. At the end of November, I had a complete hysterectomy, and I have spent the last month healing. Over the next few weeks, I will use the […]