Smooth Side Up

I just had to share my smoothie concoction today as it is supermely delicious & nutritious! The ginger kombucha gives it a terrific kick. Give it a shot & beat the summer heat. 1 banana 1/4 fresh pineapple, cut into chunks 1 handful of fresh spinach Some raw sunflower seeds 2 tablespoonfuls of vanilla greek

More Sweet, Less Bitter.

“Talking about our problems is the greatest addiction. Break the habit. Talk about your joys.” ~ Rita Schiano I read this this morning while perusing Facebook, and it really resonated with me. It got me thinking about how often I will focus on the negative aspects of things first and ultimately, get to the joyous

Friday Fix

Summer is a time for parties. Party goers can be a rowdy bunch, so it could be wise to engage your guests in an activity. No, I’m not talking drinking games, silly! I’m talking good, clean yoga party tricks. Try the The World Famous “Chair Demo” Party Trick at your next get together to amaze

Beachy Keen Yoga

Leveraging your strengths is made easier at the beach. If you are planning a beach trip this summer, the sand can be your ally. So much so, in fact, that you may want to consider setting up a small beach replica at home (maybe your kid’s sandbox will suffice). I had a lot of fun this

Friday Fix

Happy Friday! Guest video blogger, Leslie Kaminoff, continues his exploration of the knees. This time he offers his insight on the relationships, boundaries and space as they relate to the knee joint. You won’t need to see a shrink for this relationship issue, but you might need to see your local yoga expert. Learn more

Friday Fix

TGIYAF! Thank Goodness It’s Yoga Anatomy Friday! Ok, that was a stretch (pun intended). Leslie Kaminoff does it again with this guest blog post – Should you lock the knee in yoga? I’ve been exploring organization around the knee in my practice lately due to the stellar instruction I received from Alison West. Her suggestion

Words from the Wise

“Pain doesn’t mean the system has gone haywire. It means that the system is working. It’s sending you a message that you can’t afford to ignore anymore. So the question you need to ask yourself is, “What’s bugging me? What is really going on here?” And often this enquiry works in a really rapid manner.

Great Glutes!

The next in my anatomy based workshops series… The Gripping Truth: Glutes Workshop Sunday, June 24, 2012 1:00- 3:00pm $30 per student Register. To grip or not to grip? That is the question! We’ll explore that topic & more… – Learn the anatomy of the hips & buttocks. – Discover how to best make use of these