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Yoga for Sciatica

May 13, 2020 2 min read

Your two sciatic nerves are the longest and largest single nerves in the human body. They begin at the bottom of your spine, run through your pelvis (usually under your piriformis muscle) down each of your legs, and end in your toes. Because of the distance it covers, the location and severity of sciatic pain differs from person to person.

What is Iyengar Yoga?

May 06, 2020 2 min read

“It is through your body that you realize you are a spark of divinity.” — B.K.S. Iyengar No matter what form of yoga is your favorite, Iyengar yoga, with its focus on alignment and innovative use of props, is likely to have influenced your practice.

Gluten Free Caprese Pasta Recipe

April 29, 2020 1 min read

This is a favorite at all the events I cater for at Vernonia Springs. It's a quick and easy meal that is light yet satisfying. I serve this with a caesar salad which is perfect for spring and summer. The bite of balsamic vinegar and aromatic basil is a real crowd pleaser! Play around with the seasonings to satisfy your own taste.

Meditation for Recovery

April 22, 2020 2 min read

The challenge in recovery lies in changing habits and ways of thought. Because addiction continues to lurk in altered neural circuits, cravings or feelings of deprivation provide an ongoing reminder of the need to channel those drives positively and the danger of failing to do so.

7 Unexpected Ways Yoga Transformed My Life

April 15, 2020 2 min read

Flexibility, strength, quieting of the mind…I expected to eventually discover these with a regular yoga practice, if my mentors and yoga-adoring friends were to be believed. It didn’t take long, though, for me to notice some pretty immediate changes in my day-to-day life. Unexpected things I could attribute directly to yoga

Yoga for Uncertain Times

April 08, 2020 1 min read

At this time, the feelings of turbulence and uncertainty are prevalent and may feel overwhelming. Whether your normal schedule has become inundated, uninterrupted, or has come to a screeching halt, remember to breathe. Take this time as a powerful reminder to practice being present in the moment.

Creating Clarity & Spaciousness with Essential Oils

April 01, 2020 2 min read

Many essential oils have been touted for their ability to reduce anxious feelings and promote a greater sense of peace and relaxation. The grounding effects of essential oils make them ideal for alleviating anxious feelings, creating clarity, and encouraging spaciousness.

Yoga for Menopause

March 25, 2020 2 min read

Many women have found that yoga can ease the undesirable symptoms of menopause and perimenopause, including hot flashes, insomnia, irregular menstrual cycles, and hormone swings.

Yoga Poses to Promote Digestion

March 18, 2020 2 min read

Digestion is the cornerstone of our overall health. It affects our energy levels, our ability to absorb nutrients, and our ability to tolerate food. We can look at taking care of our digestive system like we’re taking care of a car. If we don’t put the right fuel in and the engine isn’t running smoothly, a breakdown can happen.

All About Bolsters

March 11, 2020 2 min read

Do you know what my favorite yoga poses are right now? I have two. First, supine heart opener. This entails lying on my back draped from tailbone to neck over a bolster. From here, I usually reach my legs long, feeling the gentle release in my lower back

What is Baptiste Yoga?

March 04, 2020 2 min read

The style of yoga I practice and teach is called Baptiste yoga, which is ultimately a practice of physical, mental and spiritual awakening that integrates the whole person, on every level. Learning about Baptiste yoga taught me that real health means wholeness on all levels of being and a deep true connection to what is most sacred: the truth within our heart.

Aparigraha: Non-Grasping

February 26, 2020 2 min read

When I first encountered the concept of aparigraha, I mistook it for apathy. Aparigraha is the 5th yama in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. The sutra reads: aparigrahasthairye janma kathanta sambodhah (when firmly grounded in non-grasping, the “how and why” of one’s birth is fully illuminated).

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