The Eight Limbs of Yoga
Tue, Jan 30, 2018
For many people the word “yoga” brings to mind the image of a yoga model that appears on the cover of a yoga magazine in a pose that is almost impossible to get into for the average student. This image stoops most people from stepping foot into a yog... Read More
Surrender to your practice
Mon, Aug 28, 2017
When practicing the traditional Ashtanga Primary Series, there is an opening invocation that is chanted. It is an opening prayer that gives gratitude to the teachers that have come before us, and who share their practice with us. Read More
5 Benefits of Nadi Shodhana (Alternate Nostril Breathing)
Mon, Jun 26, 2017
Pranayama (or breathing practice) is one of the 8 limbs of yoga. It is commonly used at the beginning or end of an asana (physical) practice, but it is a “practice” all of its own. Many yogis have a regular or daily pranayama practice in addition to ... Read More
WNDB "Live Your Local...." radio show archive
Thu, May 11, 2017
On May 8th I sat down with Dr. Heather Eaton and Alexandrea Tocco, Hosts of WNDB's Live your Local radio show, to talk about Yoga and body image, how you can use yoga to have a more positive body image, the pros/cons of a home yoga practice vs a stu... Read More
Yoga and Body Image conference at Kripalu
Mon, Nov 21, 2016
I recently attended a 4 day workshop at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in Stockbridge, Massachusetts on “Yoga and Body Confidence, Acceptance, Positivity and Empowerment.” The presenters of the classes included Erica Mather, Seane Corn, Cyn... Read More
Don't be afraid!
Wed, Aug 10, 2016
In the past few weeks I have had several people who have never practiced yoga with me say, “ I can’t take your yoga class it will be too hard !”. I am always shocked by that at first, but then I realize that Ahhhhh…….my past precedes me! Read More
Ahimsa is YOGA
Wed, Jul 27, 2016
Ahimsa is YOGA.
In my yoga studio in Ormond Beach I have a Lotus Yoga logo tank top with “ #Ahimsa ” printed on the back of the shirt. So what does Ahimsa mean? Well in basic terms, it means “non-harming or non-violence”. In Pantanjali’s 8 Limbed... Read More
Summer Solstice and the Full moon
Tue, Jun 28, 2016
June 20th marked this year’s Summer Solstice….the longest day of the year and the shortest night. It was also a FULL Moon that night which, according to information I found on the internet, has not occurred since 1967…….and the next one will not occu... Read More
Celebration of Life
Thu, May 26, 2016
On the evening of Sunday May 15th, we received a phone call from our son that his best friend, Rob Harris, had just been killed by a train. My son was the second person on the scene. The boy was 18 years old. Too young to die. He was one of those kid... Read More
5 Asanas for Chronic Pain
Tue, Apr 26, 2016
Have you, or someone you know, ever had to live with chronic pain? If so, you know how physically, mentally and emotionally debilitating it can be. It can make you feel hopeless, frustrated and wondering “How can my body do this to me?”. My yoga stud... Read More
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