Quick Note: There are many breathing methods for practicing yoga. This one is primarily for the Ashtanga practice, and it’s also good for beginners to expand breath and breath awareness. The most important aspect while practicing yoga is the breath. When we practice yoga postures, the action we take is called, vinyasa, which means breath linked with movement. All we… View Post
As much as I love cooking, potlucks and dinner parties, I’m also a huge fan of going out to dinner with friends. I get all excited and jump up and down a little when I find out about a new restaurant opening. I can’t wait to try it out and suggest it to all of my friends and plan dinner… View Post
Orzo is one of my favorite pastas, and soup is one of my favorite foods. I just love the texture of orzo, and it’s really great in a soup, so it’s perfect. You know I’m a huge Heidi Swanson fan, so I found a soup in her Super Natural Cooking cookbook. I wanted a vegan soup, and this one was vegetarian, so… View Post
Quick Note: Scroll to the bottom to see the summary I created for quick reference. Because prices change so much, I didn’t list them. The towels, bags, and mats range from $40-120. Everything else ranges $10-$30 I’m not flexible. I have no balance. What if I’m not prepared. Do I need props? I’m out of shape. People will make fun… View Post
This past year I took a trip to Nepal. I haven’t written about it in detail, but I will soon since there were so many themes, lessons, and crazy things that happened. For one, my friend and I were invited into two extravagant Bollywood weddings. That’s random, right? Thinking about it seems so surreal, and I get overwhelmed in an… View Post
Love and attachment are two very different things, and although I understand the difference, I often get tongue tied and twisted around when I try to explain it to others. I met Govinda Kai in 2011 when I attended a workshop in Orlando, FL where we discussed topics on love and intimacy. I was drawn to him right away because of the honest… View Post
For the record, I don’t think Sharath has bad form. That was just to get your attention, and it looks like it worked (YES!!). This YouTube video of Sharath came out a few months ago and caused a lot of criticism and judgement in the Ashtanga community about form and alignment. I watched the videos and message boards, and people… View Post
It was a little chilly out this morning. When I pulled up to the little Shala where I practice yoga, I scurried out of my car to quickly get out of the cold rainy Florida weather. It felt so cozy when I walked into the heated room, and it was a blessing to see everyone practicing. I don’t know if… View Post
Hey Everyone! I do not usually make New Years resolutions because I am a stickler for making change when it needs to be made. I feel like the best way to happiness is to live is to be present and live like every day is your last. Why does January 1st have to be the day we all decide to… View Post
With 2013 coming to a close, it’s a good time to set goals, resolutions, and start the year off with a clean slate. We live in a time where it’s go-go-go all of the time! My to do list and emails that keep piling up in my inbox seem neverending! The saying is true, ‘the more you have, the more you… View Post