by Karen Fabian | Sep 4, 2012 | Inspiration, Personal Training/Coaching
In yoga, the concept of a “sanskara†refers to an “impression.†According to Wikipedia, sanskaras are “impressions derived from past experiences that form desires that influence future responses and behavior.†I like to think of sanskaras like the...
by Karen Fabian | Aug 28, 2012 | Inspiration
This time of year is always sad for those of us that live regions where there are four distinct seasons. Summer is coming to a close and with it, there are back to school activities, a re-setting of the alarm to those early times and more of a “nose to...
by Karen Fabian | Aug 21, 2012 | Inspiration, Self improvement
Everyone struggles with their self-esteem every now and then. As a yoga teacher, I believe it’s important for me to feel strong in both my body, heart and soul, so I can be there for others as a guide and coach. However, I struggle with feeling...
by Karen Fabian | Aug 13, 2012 | Inspiration, Self improvement, Yoga training
When I work with kids as young as four, we do deep breathing exercises and then I ask them to say one word that describes how they feel. I go first and I say, “When I do deep breathing, I feel relaxed.†We then go around the circle and each child gets a...
by Karen Fabian | Aug 10, 2012 | Inspiration, Self improvement, Yoga training
Sometimes, at the beginning of a yoga class, the teacher will ask you to “set an intention.†What does that mean? Does it mean something like, “ Boy, I hope I lose a few pounds in class today!†or, “ I’d really like that new BMW I saw on the...
