When I first started practicing Yoga I used props all the time. They helped me with a variety of anatomical and physiological benefits. I could go so far to say that I owe the love I have for Yoga to the use of yoga props from the beginning! When used correctly, they create more stability […]
Beginner’s Yoga for Weight Loss
My Beginner’s Yoga for Weight Loss has been the most popular video by far, from my YouTube collection. The first video targets core strength. Here are the first five steps of the video. Practice each step for 2 minutes to begin. 1. Begin seated cross-leg seat, known as Suhkasa or Easy Seat. In this seated […]
What Yoga Does For You
When I was 14 years old I started a home yoga practice. At that time, I did not have a mentor or a Yoga teacher, or a Yoga mat or Yoga outfit. I was highly influenced by 3 things – my peers, television programs, and magazine subscriptions. Well, 4 things, as I was also passionate about creative […]
What in the World of Yoga does "VINYASA" mean?
Vinyasa Yoga You might find the word Vinyasa to be one of two things – very appealing and very confusing. You might even find that the word is both appealing and confusing at the same time! I find that the pronunciation is appealing in that it rolls gracefully on the tongue, “Nya,” with a long and airy finish,”hSa.” […]
Yoga Video | How To Headstand | Boost Your Confidence, Balance, and Poise
The Yoga Headstand is traditionally considered one of the most important Yogic asanas. I must say, it was the FIRST Yoga pose that caused an immense level of clarity and sparked a desire to develop my home practice. Iyengar teaches that before we advance into headstand variations, we first must have the balance and poise to sustain traditional Headstand (Salamba Sirsasana A) […]
I Can’t Touch My Toes
Standing Forward Fold is most likely the #1 excuse for people not to practice yoga. I hear it all the time, especially at parties. People LOVE to relate to Yoga teachers by saying these exact words, “Oh, I could never do Yoga. I can’t even touch my toes!” Then they laugh and laugh and laugh, demonstrating […]
Heads Up! A Smart Phone Epidemic
Smart Phones. Don’t let them slow you down. I’m excited to share this blog with you, as I’ve been traveling the world with my surf board over the past several years and am now integrating my knowledge and experience of health and happiness in the big city of San Francisco! It’s a sunny Sunday afternoon and I’m […]
Top 12 Yoga Poses for Your Feet
A yoga routine for your feet is like a splash of cool water to the body…. Refreshing. Here are my top 12 favorite yoga poses for feel good feet. You can practice them in this sequence (1 – 12) to rejuvenate your feet… and in turn, your entire body and mind. Let’s get those feet feeling […]
Upward Bow / Wheel (Urdhva Dhanurasana) – Yoga Pose
Life is meant to be celebrated, practicing Upward Bow prepares us for, perhaps even guides us towards moments of ecstasy and joy. Enjoy the video!
Yoga for Flexibility
It’s important to realize that flexibility is not just about being long, lean, and wrapping up into pretzel shapes. Flexibility is a state of being in your mind, body, and life, and it does not stand alone. Your ability to be flexible is