Yoga training is so much bigger than it sounds. Yes, it’s learning postures, philosophy, learning about alignment, etc. But it’s so much more! It’s this whole journey that I’ve only just begun to tap into. For me, this biggest part of teaching training is finding out how I can be a better version of myself. [...]
Sometimes the most meaningful experiences are the most difficult to write about. As I reflect back on the last weekend intensive teacher training, I’m not sure where to begin. I had a moving experience on Saturday morning while resting in savasana. Our instructor had spent a lot of time during class on breath work and [...]
The warriors (I, II & III) are some of the more well-known yoga postures. Perhaps because people feel they are easy to relate to. Many often come to yoga to tap into a kind of inner-strength and visualizing this in a warrior II stance with arms outstretched makes perfect sense. The name “warrior” comes from [...]
Another weekend of teacher training down and I feel all the more certain that this is my path, or even, that I have a path at all. This became the overriding theme for me as we delved into discussions about spirituality, karma and enlightenment. I’m uncertain about many things in my future, but holding the [...]
The s(NO)w scare has passed and with daylight savings in effect, we’re in for warmer and longer days. For me, that is a perfect equation for returning to running outside. Not only on the weekends, but also during the week since it will be lighter outside for longer (and therefore safer to run in the [...]
“On this path effort never goes to waste, and there is no failure. Even a little effort toward spiritual awareness will protect you from the greatest fear.” -The Bhagavad Gita When I sent my daughter to preschool last September, one of the initial things the teachers talked with parents about before the start of school [...]
I learned long ago that yoga is not just about getting to the studio. If you’re just starting out, or trying to take your practice to a new level, you will need some clear instruction- that’s for sure. It’s crucial, if not totally necessary to beginning the journey or making transitions and growing as a [...]
Recently, I discovered a line of products from a company called Arbonne. Beata Klapacz Lorinc, an independent consultant at Arbonne, reached out to fill us in about a new program she spearheaded called Pure Transformation: 30 Days to Feeling Fit. We were so impressed by how all-inclusive the program is and some of the results [...]
