I recently did a 25-minute yoga flow on YouTube. It was the perfect combination of challenging and relaxing. When I finished the class, I realized I wasn't sweating. I found myself asking, did I do enough? I immediately took inventory of the workouts I had done that week -- some sweaty, some slower paced. Should I have challenged myself more this week? Did I do enough? The underlying question, am I enough? I was taking the joy out of the movement I had done the past week by comparing ... View the Post
Yoga Classes + Workouts You Can Do at Home
Hello, it’s been awhile! The world is a bit crazy right now with all things corona virus. I know this can be a stressful time, whether it’s impacted your anxiety, affected your job or cancelled plans. My heart goes out to all those who have been impacted, directly or indirectly. In no way do I intend to increase worry or scare you with this post, but I want to share some yoga classes and workouts you can follow along at home. I am not here to tell you to stay away from studios or gyms — I’m ... View the Post
Feel the Love: Heart-Opening Flow
In the spirit of Valentine's Day and all things love, I thought it'd be fun to share a heart-opening flow! If your body is craving some shoulder openers instead, check out this post from a few weeks ago! Child's PoseBring your knees out wide and big toes to touch. Stretch your arms out long in front of you and rest your forehead on your mat. Stay here for 5-10 breaths as you allow your body the space to settle down and connect with the breath. Cat/Cow PoseInhale as you rise to all fours, ... View the Post
5 Yoga Poses for Tight Shoulders
Hi there! Today I'm sharing some great poses to open up your shoulders. I think it’s safe to say many of us have tight shoulders. Whether it’s from working at a desk all day, holding stress in your shoulders, or just from daily activities like laundry or washing dishes, our shoulders need some loving! These five poses will open up your shoulders, help to relieve tension and improve your posture. I practice most of these on a daily basis! 1. Child's pose with blocks under elbowsStarting on your ... View the Post
I Meditated Every Day for One Month Straight
Hi friends! I'm excited to talk about meditation today because it's been something that's ebbed and flowed for me since yoga teacher training. I have gone through periods of a pretty regular practice, but it wasn't something I did daily. After a lot of change over the last few months and an increase in my anxiety, I knew it was time to commit to a daily practice. Monthly IntentionMy August intention was to meditate every single day -- it didn't matter how, when or how long I did it, but I ... View the Post
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