The Legs Up the Wall yoga pose, also known as Viparita Karani in Sanskrit, is a restorative yoga pose that involves lying on your back with your legs extended vertically up usually against a wall, but you can also do it without a wall. What I love the most about practicing and teaching this inverted…
Did you know that you can enhance your menstrual cycle experience by syncing your practice with your menstrual phases? From gentle or yin yoga for your period, to energizing vinyasa for ovulation, and calming restorative yoga during premenstrual days – find your flow and honor your body’s natural rhythms. In the 2021 study, “Effects of…
I am always looking for ways to expand my yoga practice and yoga blocks are one of my favorite yoga accessories that helps with this. Yoga blocks are props that assist yoga practitioners of all levels in improving flexibility, alignment, and balance. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced yogi, practicing yoga with blocks can…
Disclaimer: I am not a medical professional. This journaling exercise is not a replacement for getting help from trained professionals. Please seek an expert or medical professional for your mental health needs. I am naturally the kind of person who rises to the occasion when it comes to personal and professional growth. The ambitious, go-getter…
What is the throat chakra? The chakra system consists of 7 energy centers that run from the base of the spine to the top of the head. Each chakra center has its own set of attributes. If any of the energy centers are imbalanced, it can impact your emotional and physical well-being. The throat chakra…
There’s no better feeling than starting your day off with a yoga flow that’s rooted in gratitude and opening yourself up to positive energy. That’s why I put together this hip and heart-opening morning yoga sequence. Did you know that heart-opening stretches literally create space around your heart? Make room for the awesomeness that God…
Feeling depressed, stressed or anxious about something? Don’t worry, just flip upside down and let the headstand asana save the day! No, seriously, do a headstand if you’re experiencing these feelings because this pose leads to instant positive vibes! Headstand has some really great benefits your mind, body and spirit! It’s one of my favorite postures and…
Hey, friends! I’m back with another yoga tutorial and this time around, it’s all about Bakasana AKA Crow Pose! Bakasana is an arm balance pose that is all about building strength in the abs and arms. It also strengthens your wrists, upper back, core and legs. I felt very strong and empowered the first time…
“Your life has inherent significance.” I was driving to a lunch date with a fellow yoga teacher when these words pierced my soul while listening to one of my favorite audiobooks, What I Know For Sure by Oprah Winfrey. I quickly opened the notes app on my phone and typed it on a blank page….
Before I became a yoga teacher, and I was just beginning my yoga journey, I knew that I wanted to dedicate as much time as possible improving my personal yoga practice. Even as a teacher continuinig education and is a pivotal part of my experience and creating an at-home yoga practice has been a pivotal…