by Karen Fabian | Oct 23, 2012 | Self improvement
We’re all looking for ways to avoid stress. While stress at any time of day is bad for you, stress in the morning is awful. Your body is just waking from sleep (hopefully) and you’re beginning to focus on what you need to do for the day ahead. Stress in the...
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...
by Karen Fabian | Aug 26, 2011 | Self improvement
There are a few words that tend to get used a lot in the wellness industry. “Empowered†is one of those words. Where “power†is part of the word itself, it’s conjures up images of being your best self and being courageous. When we practice yoga,...
by Karen Fabian | Jun 10, 2011 | Self improvement
I had an opportunity to meditate with a group of senior citizens today. It was part of my class at a local assisted living center. We sat for a few minutes and it gave them a chance to be with their thoughts and breath and in the stillness of the space, hopefully find...
