Let’s face it. There are a ton of misconceptions and fears based around Ashtanga Yoga. Because it’s not easy, I often hear people say they are intimidated or scared, but yoga was never meant to be easy or hard. Because the same sequences are practiced each day, I hear people say they need variety, but it feels completely new and different… View Post
As you know (or maybe you don’t), I usually co-host an Instagram yoga challenge every month, but December was a challenge for me! What a crazy month. Most of my time was working on building my businesses (yes that’s plural), and preparing my mind and bank account for the exciting departure of my nine to five grind. I can only… View Post
How do you keep yourself balanced? Do you even know why your moods go up and down, or do you just blame it on the wrong side of the bed? Maybe there’s more to it? What if I told you that giving yourself a self-massage every day, with specific oils based on your body type, will help keep you balanced, feeling… View Post
OH YES! December Instagram Yoga Challenge Starts Today! I can’t believe I’m going on my third challenge with the lovely Colure, Laura, and Rose! Let’s recap: #stopdropashtanga in October generated 987 posts #letyourheartfallopen in November generated 2024 posts! Our December challenge is called #JOYFULYOGIS and I can’t wait to see how many participants we have. #JOYFULYOGIS is unique and let… View Post
Do you often start things and not finish them? I tend to do that with journaling. I get super stoked and motivated, and then after a few days, I stop picking up the pen. Gratitude journaling seems to be a trend. I even discussed a 30 journaling challenge right here, which I still do on and off. Trend or not, we’re onto… View Post
“Usually there’s about a three-month love affair with yoga. ‘I feel so good.’ After about two months of practice, people think they are practically enlightened. Then usually around the third month, something happens and the yoga actually starts to work. And the first thing the ego structure does is to look for an escape route. People start heading for the… View Post
There are two types of people: People who become incredibly productive when they’re overwhelmed. – or – People who get so overwhelmed that they procrastinate even more. Which one are you? (Think about it) I have a habit of falling into the second category. When I have too much on my plate, I tend to continue to put it off…. View Post
Do you ever get annoyed that you have to turn to the side or maneuver yourself in such a way because you can’t fully fit on your yoga mat? It’s not the biggest deal in the world, except when I’m practicing outside. I love going to outdoor yoga events or practicing yoga on the beach. I live right down the… View Post
How long can you sit without moving? Do you know? Do you think you can’t meditate? When someone mentions sitting meditation, do you instantly say, “That’s not for me. My mind runs so fast!” Are you always stressed and don’t know how to calm yourself down? Perhaps you don’t even know that something as simple as sitting and breathing for… View Post
Hey Yogis! Another Yoga Instagram Challenge is among us! Our Challenge for November is #LetYourHeartFallOpen. Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and rather than making it just one day, will you do this with me for the full month? For this challenge, we’re going to post the posture of the day below like we did before, but include a quote… View Post
When practicing yoga in a studio or shala, the teacher is essentially your prop. The use of props is a sticky subject mainly because people can become dependent on them. I was reluctant to use props for a long time, but when I started practicing at home, I gave in, and I’m glad I did! Some of you might say I sold… View Post
Hey Everyone! How has your week been? I don’t know about you, but my week has been nutty, nutty, and NUTTY! Seriously, it’s been an emotional roller coaster of craziness mostly revolved around my job. I’d rather not talk about it in detail because I’m all about focusing on the positive. Plus it’s Friday! Oh, and it’s my dad’s birthday today!… View Post
I think one of the hardest things is dealing with toxic people and situations that are beyond your control. I don’t just mean negative people, but I’m talking about emotional abuse or even bullying. I personally think we create our own world. Not that we ask ourselves or even put ourselves in situations to be treated bad, but that we might… View Post
Earlier this month, I attended FLBlogCon14, which marks my first year of being a self hosted blogger. It’s hard to believe that just a year ago, I was having anxiety about what hosting provider to choose, and where to buy my domain from! I wish someone would have told me to keep them in one place. Last year, I didn’t know anyone… View Post
Last weekend, I went over to my yoga sister, Shanna’s, to practice in the morning. It took us awhile to get on the mat because Shanna just got back from India, and we had a bit of catching up to do. I missed her so much, and couldn’t wait to give her a super duper extra long yoga hug! We… View Post
