Instructor and practitioner of vinyasa and ashtanga yoga. Lover of cats and travel. Based in Flagstaff, AZ, USA (for now).
07/10/2022
Got a few minutes a day for tree pose? 🌳
https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/wellness/here-s-why-maintaining-your-balancing-skills-as-you-age-is-tied-to-longevity/ar-AAZovRo?li=BBnba9O&ocid=mailsignout&fbclid=IwAR3O7XJy-TCd9pzHaT_PRLEaVYGkUY_0tFOdQxKqi9OFO84n3_h1siFrs5g&fs=e&s=cl
Here’s Why Maintaining Your Balancing Skills as You Age Is Tied to Longevity And it goes far beyond preventing trips and falls.
04/28/2022
Hope someone finds this helpful. I may print it and put it on my office wall!
(Taken from another yoga group; I can’t take credit)
02/12/2021
A great reminder from Dianne Bondy. She adds so much positivity and inclusivity to western yoga
01/13/2021
Well I haven’t posted here in a while, but this is a really good article. Hope you enjoy and let me know what you think!
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-science-of-spiritual-narcissism/?fbclid=IwAR3lJNwCjUMP7_aKm_Hnq5OhEBtjdBxbGgFjwCfVhI0qyt2qFBbzA4XMWPk
The Science of Spiritual Narcissism Self-enhancement through spiritual practices can fool some of us into thinking we’re evolving and growing when all we’re growing is our ego
I think this is a pretty good tutorial for a classical hatha yoga sun salutation, which some people refer to as surya namaskar c. Her mic cuts out a few times, but overall it’s pretty clear. Let me know what you think!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?fbclid=IwAR2YZFFDWyu2x_CnSvy-abzXGc5uYULmM2P55DI7mqx5NFFdzaqsGiPaABw&feature=youtu.be&v=2I6sFxF34wE
11/11/2020
This is a great read. An antidote to hypercapitalism. If you don’t have much time, maybe just the last paragraph?
The Dignity of Restraint Learning to say no.
08/09/2020
Two weeks in Flagstaff and I still can’t get through a surya namaskar without getting out of breath. This altitude is no joke. But at least I get to practice in a beautiful place @ Northern Arizona University
08/02/2020
If you practice yoga or are curious about it, this is worth a read
The Role of the Eight Limbs in Contemporary Yoga Practice Learn how to apply some of the deeper teachings of yoga to your daily life, in ways that are practical and truly beneficial for you.
08/02/2020
Wonderful article from Yoga International. Hope you enjoy!
The Role of the Eight Limbs in Contemporary Yoga Practice Learn how to apply some of the deeper teachings of yoga to your daily life, in ways that are practical and truly beneficial for you.
07/30/2020
This is a good read to create some context around what we usually call vinyasa flow classes. Hope you enjoy!
Consciousness in Motion: Vinyasa Vinyasa yoga teaches us to cultivate an awareness that links each action to the next—on the mat and in our lives.
07/29/2020
Moody Shanghai morning