Do you feel a wellness disconnect?

When I was a newer yoga teacher, I was overly conscious of what students might think if I was seen outside of the studio drinking or eating something that was perceived as unhealthy. Over time, thankfully, I lost the sense of caring about that kind of thing and...

Can having discipline create freedom?

I went to my parent’s house recently. I was looking in the garage and noticing how neat everything was. I hadn’t really noticed it before, but as I waited in the car and let my eyes wander, I noticed it. The bins, the clips for mops and brooms so they’d be...

Being true to you

I was watching the Oprah interview with Barbara Walters the other day and part of what they did was show clips from an interview Barbara did with Oprah in the early 90’s. In the interview, when asked what she saw for herself in the future, Oprah said she felt she...

The Bare Bones Yoga Guide to the Holidays

It’s that time of year again; time for eggnog, picking out holiday trees, spending time with friends and family. There are so many wonderful bloggers and resources out there with their own tips for managing your life from a wellness perspective in this busy time...

What's in a name?

I’ve had a few conversations in the past week or so from people who were thinking of coming to take my class but didn’t. When I asked why, they said they weren’t sure they were physically ready or able to do a power yoga class. There were some other thoughts...