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Whether it's Business Strategies or Yoga Practices - Not All Coaches are Created Equal. We all want the best for ourselves, don't we? Sure we may cut corners here and there to meet our budgets or time constraints, but in the grand scheme of things we really do want the best for ourselves and our loved ones.We talk about taking the time out for you for rest and rejuvenation, so you have the energy to give your best to those around you. So, when that time is limited, we need to make sure we are getting the most for our ...

Greetings Yoga Community! With the start of February most of us have set our New Year Sankapla (resolve,) sealed it with 108 sun salutations, let go of the past year and stepped into 2018. But have we?  Have we truly let go of the past? In reviewing my personal year 2017 the concept of letting go struck me deeply. How many of us even know how to let go? In Indian and yogic philosophy, samskaras are the mental impressions left by all thoughts, actions and intents that an individual has ever experienced. They can be thought of as psychological imprints. They are ...

It's getting to be that time of the year... You know what I am referring to...will I be the first to say it? The Holidays!  If you are over 10 years old, I think it is safe to say that you look upon "the holidays" as a time of joy, as well as a time of stress. The added expense, the pressure, the rush, the excitement and often our unrealistic expectations can leave us physically and emotionally drained. One way to cope with the stresses of the holiday season is by practicing mindfulness. What is Mindfulness? There are many explanations, but one of ...

Seven reasons why you should take time for yourself to relax and meditate: Meditation has been shown to ease stress and anxiety. You’ll be a better listener and more aware to the people in your life. Meditation teaches compassion, which opens your mind and heart to others. Meditation helps you let go of the relentless chatter in your head, so you can actually enjoy your summer activities Meditation has been shown to help you sleep better and be more mindful with food. You’ll be able to focus more on what matters most to you. Meditation helps you let go of ...

Align and connect to your energy centers with this healing practice to get grounded and open up to possibilities. 1. Root Chakra The first chakra is about trust and learning to trust the world when your initial reaction is fear. Feeling safe and grounded in your surroundings, community, family is key to healing yourself. Warrior II Pose Warrior II makes you connect your two feet to the earth, providing you with stability and safety. 2. Sacral Chakra The life lesson in the second chakra involves replacing guilt with forgiveness and acceptance, especially in the areas of sexual relationships. Low Squat This low squat focuses ...

The spring is a time of balance, rebirth, and rejuvenation when days are longer and the nature is in perfect balance and harmony. This means anything you do right now to seek balance in your life will be enhanced by this energy of nature’s harmony. Working in alignment with nature’s vibrations boosts your spiritual efforts, and this time of reawakening is ripe for clearing and balancing your chakras and energy field. Harness this power of renewal to purge the unnecessary from your energetic closets and sweep up any emotional residue. It’s time to spring clean your soul! Your chakras are ...

Why make a drum? Well Native American drum making is great therapy for the mind and body. Once the drum is complete the natural calming vibrations become in tune with the heartbeat of Mother Earth in us all. Connecting us with the earth and all that live upon it. Also, the drum is an important instrument for all people, giving both rhythm and meaning to life. It provides the beat for dancers to proudly offer their thanks and praise to the Creator during ceremonies. It is a way of carrying songs and prayers to the Creator and healing the sick ...

A fairly common complaint in today’s age of computers and repetitive movements is wrist pain. Whether it’s a case of diagnosed Carpal Tunnel Syndrome or simply an overexertion injury, it impacts not only your yoga practice, but your daily life! One of the struggles I observe in my yoga students who are dealing with injury limitations is the internal conflict that arises when I give them modifications of what the rest of the class is doing. I often notice a reluctance to do something different, especially what may seem like “less” than a full pose. But we must honor our ...

In anticipation of spring -- if you are anything like me -- you are anxiously watching for the first glimpses of new growth all around you. Budding trees, greening grass, baby wildlife…any sign of a welcome change of scenery. As we reflect back on the doldrums of winter, this is a perfect time to be mindful of your internal dialogue and give yourself space to reflect on your thoughts to moderate or change your mood and feelings in a positive way. This past winter has been turbulent in many ways, so it is more important than ever to focus your ...

Vinyasa yoga addresses the stiff culture we live in. The Western world has become a seated society, which is why vinyasa yoga is so important: its orientation is breath and movement, and research shows that increased movement in a seated society is absolutely essential for health. Vinyasa yoga gets us moving. Vinyasa yoga trains the mind. With a seated society comes a toxic mind: because our bodies are still, our minds are racing. Vinyasa yoga stills the mind because it has so many focal points that train the mind: the breath, movements, bandhas, postures, and sequences. We’re really focusing on ...