Sharing my Yoga Journey
Mermaid pose and all its variants like this kneeling variation (pictured) is one of my favorite poses to practice when I want to open up my chest and stretch out my quads. As it requires some flexibility in the spine, this pose is a great one to practice to improve mobility in that area. Holding... Continue Reading →
Natarajasana or Dancer’s Pose,is one of my favorite asanas to practice when I feel like waking up my body and stretching it out. It helps to target close to every body part and helps to build full-body strength. It releases built up tension in the upper body and stretches out the core and lower body. I... Continue Reading →
I bought a yoga wheel a couple of years ago thinking that it would add a lot to my yoga practice. It's a fun little prop to have around, but I haven't found it to enhance my practice in any significant way. I have found it to be useful when I want to do a... Continue Reading →
I’ve been running more lately and have been really focusing on asanas that assist in stretching out the hamstrings and side body. My go to pose to target these areas is Trikonasana or Triangle Pose. I absolutely love to do this pose after a run. Depending on the depth of your angle in this pose,... Continue Reading →
If you want a pose that is going to really take some patience to work into, this is the one to practice. I have been working on Hanumanasana or Monkey Pose for about a year and it is one that I am deeply grateful for. There is no forcing anything in this asana (pose). It... Continue Reading →
Yoga can have a significant impact on your running style and your longevity as a runner. I have been running consistently for a LONG time and it was actually through a running injury that I found yoga. Since practicing yoga for about ten years now, I have seen exactly how a regular yoga practice... Continue Reading →
Child’s Pose (Balasana) is one of my favorite poses to practice when I feel like I need to decompress. Not only is it calming for the mind, but it is also very good for digestion, elongating the lower back and opening up the hips. There are two ways to practice Child’s pose—one being with the... Continue Reading →
"The body benefits from movement, and the mind benefits from stillness." -Sakyong Mipham. One may think that seated meditation is an easy thing to do, but I have discovered throughout my years of practice that it can be one of the most challenging aspects of yoga. Living in such a busy society as we do... Continue Reading →
I have begun using incense in my yoga and meditation practice for the past couple of years. I have found that it brings me added focus, calm and relaxation. Its been a journey to find incense that is natural and not permeated with alcohol, dyes and artificial fragrance. Through my own research and interest in... Continue Reading →
