by Karen Fabian | Sep 20, 2012 | Personal Training/Coaching, Yoga training
A woman in class asked me recently why her legs shake during yoga practice. This can be a common experience in those that practice yoga. There can be several reasons for this and they may not be exclusive; many of them may appear together. Some are on the...
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 | May 18, 2012 | Yoga training
As yoga teachers, a huge part of our job is to show up fully for our students. But what do you do when your metaphorical “cup†is empty? You’re stressed or upset; maybe something in your life is creating sadness or depression. But you still need to show...
by Karen Fabian | Feb 23, 2012 | Inspiration, Yoga training
I just got done teaching a kid’s yoga class and I am so inspired, I had to write about it. I’ve been teaching children’s yoga for years and it never ceases to amaze me how they take to it. There are so many stories and examples I could share of...
by Karen Fabian | Jan 13, 2012 | Yoga training
Ever wonder what your yoga students are thinking when they take your classes? I do. You look into their eyes and sometimes wonder if they’re enjoying themselves or not. I had someone in a recent class, a beginner, and he was working hard. Heavy...
