Teaching has taught me so much about myself. The more I teach, the more I crave to learn more so I can be the best possible leader and instructor for my students. It is said by Buddhists that just by being around the dharma (Buddha…
Dear Yoga Teacher, I needed to get this off my chest so you’d know how I feel. I know you haven’t seen me in class in a while. Sometimes I just can’t make it. I’m too tired. I’ve worked to much. I can’t afford it…
Although I feel like I’ve been teaching for a while, with having taught private classes and having taken so many trainings, I finally and officially taught my first “Intro to Ashtanga” class the other day to a room full of students. I was a little…
Happy Spring! Mmm. I know – real happy. Today on my way to yoga class, ice pellets were hitting my face and covering my car! Oh well. I guess it’s a good lesson to be in the moment and not get too excited over warm…
To each his own. I truly believe that. Letting the universe and the spirits that make it up take its course is just about all we can really do. At the ripe ol’ age of 31 I’m noticing a few things happening, all due in…
Sometimes after a few vacation days off, you might feel ready to go back to work to mingle with colleagues, to get out of the house…I know the feeling. After being sick and in bed for over 13 hours a day from Christmas through New…
I started a new twist on resolutions a couple years ago. I was feeling “stuck” and wanted to be more expressive and adventurous. My resolution that year was to “Express Myself Radically.” I wrote an album-worth of songs and attended a four-day long yoga/music festival…
I don’t blame you for not trying. I mean, really…. Sitting down in a comfortable spot to try and clear your mind from a stressful and noisy day just to gain a little peace and quiet – terrifying, I know. People need noise. Rather, people…
Remember when you were little and your mom or dad or caretaker said you have to brush your teeth? At first you probably stuck the toothbrush in your mouth, moved it around a little, and yelled, “I brushed!” There’s nothing really exotic or entertaining about…
My main squeeze, “El,” and I have been talking about going on a “real” vacation. A couple weeks ago we finally made that happen by taking a trip to Miami. We mixed it in with a little bit of work, because we’re both too ancy…