Our Tuesday Tip of the Day is actually some quick tips on Yoga Studio Etiquette.  Each studio will have their own vibe and etiquette, so read up on any rules that they post.  But here are some general guidelines when you are entering a new studio:

1) Leave everythi...

Ahhh, restorative fish pose.  This might be my favorite restorative pose ever.  It's funny, because if you're familiar with the "regular" version of fish pose, I used to absolutely loath that pose.  It felt so very awkward to me.  I rarely, if ever, taught the pose and...

“Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve.” -Napoleon Hill

I was reminded of one of my favorite quotes this morning by Napoleon Hill.  Someone new came to class today and at the end of class, I went up to her as I often do with someone who is new to se...

Tuesday Tip of the Day is just a little introduction to the chakras.  What are the chakras?  The chakras are an energy system in your body--they are spiraling vortexes of energy in the body that run along the spine.  You can picture them as spinning wheels of energy....

Time for another Tuesday Tip of the Day.  It's a breakdown for Pyramid Pose.  This pose is also known as “intense side stretch”— as that is the literal meaning of it’s sanskrit name of Parsvottanasana.  

I find it’s easiest to start out in Warrior 1, as that h...

Start where you are

Do what you can

Begin now

This can really apply to anything, including yoga. In this way (and in so many others) yoga is a metaphor for life (if you're a yogi, you probably already get that). 

How many times have you told yourself you couldn't start som...

Time for another tip of the day!  Warrior 2 pose breakdown.

Warrior 2 Pose is an all over strengthener.  I like to describe this pose using a yoga mat, so if you aren’t standing a yoga mat, imagine one and where you would be standing.  

Warrior 2 should be done on b...

Upward Facing Dog and Baby Cobra are often used interchangeably throughout a yoga class.  What’s the difference?  

Baby Cobra is a great pose to start with, so if you are new, I would stick with this one for a while.    Baby Cobra is a baby backbend.  Baby Cobra al...

Tuesday Tip of the Day: One Pose that can be used in place of Child's Pose and Downward Facing Dog

Often child’s pose is used in class as a resting pose. And while it is restful for many, if you find this pose highly uncomfortable, it may be less of a rest and more of a...

Tuesday Tip of the Day: Quick Tip to practice Ujjayi Breath.

Ujjayi breath is sometimes referred to as "Darth Vador" breath...it is deep from the back of the throat. Some people say it sounds like an ocean wave.

It is a calming breathing technique to help you connect to...