Friday morning hits and you can barely move. The Thanksgiving feast has given you the desire to detox. Well, twists might be a nourishing way to aid in digestion. It is important to twist to the right first because it widens the ascending colon, which gets stool moving up and across the transverse colon. The…
Gratitude: “the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness.” I have been playing with this idea of gratitude in my classes this week. We often times show appreciation for things such as our families, friends, and the roof over our heads. But what about the things we consider so…
Do you need some rejuvenation in the body? Legs up the wall or Viparita Karani (vip-par-ee-tah car-AHN-ee) might be exactly what your body is craving. It’s great for calming the nervous system. I love this pose right before I go to bed or anytime I need to stretch out the hamstrings. It is said by…
Did you know you can eat some of your essential oils? Make sure they are therapeutic grade pure essential oils. I like the brand doTERRA but Young Living is wonderful as well. You can eat these essential oils if they have a nutritional facts label on the bottle. Add a little Lemon oil into your…
Tightness in the back? Grinding your teeth at night? Tension in your hips? The psoas (pronounced SO-az) might be the culprit. This muscle is the only muscle in the body that starts in the back and ends in the front. It begins right at T-12, wraps itself around the ribs, underneath the abdomen, and inserts…
At 9:50pm a red glow emerged over the hills. At first I couldn’t distinguish what it was but as we continued driving, we realized the glow was actually bright orange and red flames rolling down the mountains. My family and I had just tasted a wonderful meal at the Culinary Institute of America in Napa,…
“I hope I can remember to cue the same on the left as I did on the right,” I say to myself during nearly every yoga class I teach. “I really should get that blog post finished today,” runs through my mind Wednesday mornings before my newsletter goes out. “I can’t believe I wore these…
Most of my work day is spent observing others. These empowered souls crawl onto their yoga mat with some sort of intention to heal. With September being national yoga month, I thought it would be lovely to shine some light on the benefits of yoga. Whether it is a physical ailment, a stressful situation, or…
Pigeon pose is a sweet hip release that often brings on a lot of emotions. This is perfectly normal so do not be astonished if you feel a little emotional during this pose. Pigeon lengthens the psoas muscle in the back leg. This muscle is the only muscle that starts in the back of the…
Urdhva Dhanurasana or Upwards Bow (Wheel) Pose is a wonderful pose to crack the crust off your heart. It can help increase energy. It’s great for strengthening the arms, legs, abdomen, and spine. Begin on your back. Bend your knees and set the soles of the feet on the floor. Keep your ankles stacked underneath…
