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
The Ripple Effect
Tue, Jul 25, 2017
“The impact you have on the world is greater than you could ever imagine, and the choices you make affect the whole.” -Madison Taylor
There is a passage I have read often to my students at Lotus Yoga and Fitness called “The Ripple Effect”. It exp... 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
Devotion
Mon, Mar 27, 2017
I recently read a book given to me by one of my students called “Waking”, by Matthew Sanford. It is a memoir about his life after he survived a car accident that killed his father and sister and left him with a broken neck and paralyzed from the ches... Read More
3 Elements of Successful Yoga Practice
Tue, Jan 24, 2017
Most of my students that attend my classes at Lotus Yoga know that my personal mantra is “Do your practice”. I believe that your life will be happy and successful if your “practices” that enrich your daily life are done frequently in order for them t... Read More
Happy New Year 2017
Mon, Dec 26, 2016
Success is based on what you do EVERY day, not just on one day. With the New Year upon us, it is time to reflect on our practices of the past year .....how are they serving us, what are we paying attention to in our life, what are our "intentions" ? 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
The Importance of Mantras
Tue, Oct 25, 2016
At the end of my classes that I teach at Lotus Yoga and Fitness, I ask my students to end their practice by "repeating their own mantra, affirmation or prayer". I truly believe that our thoughts and words are powerful vehicles to change our lives. If... Read More
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