A Sneak Peek into Chakras and Deeper Yogic Studies
What is “spiritual energy?” As a yoga practitioner, it can be beneficial to go deeper in understanding energy concepts, yet there can be a frustration of not having the in-depth knowledge of history, function and practical use of the information. That’s...
Jelly Bean Lent Activity
The “Jelly Bean Prayer” is an amazing way to teach children about the meaning of Lent through sacrifices, doing a good deed, acts of kindness, respect, and forgiveness.Red for the blood of Christ (a sacrifice).Green for the shade of the palm (doing a good...
Does Kindness Matter?
“I led them with cords of human kindness, with ties of love. To them I was like one who lifts a little child to the cheek, I bent down to feed them.” Hosea 11:4There is a motto that most of us have heard at some point in our lives; “What you practice grows...
4 Tips for Decorating Your Yoga Space
Isn’t it amazing how spaces can make us feel a certain way? Look at where you are right now. Is the room light or dark? Cluttered or minimalistic? Spacious or cozy? The aesthetics of a space can lead us to feel motivated, energized, and happy...or they can...
Is Chair Yoga Right For Me?
We've all heard that yoga has been shown to improve overall health when practiced regularly. As with most forms of exercise, yoga can be modified for people with all types of abilities and skill levels. While people often associate chair yoga with the...
Updated Cueing for Yoga Instructors
Have you ever had to replace an appliance in your house? Maybe it no longer functioned, or maybe there was a new model that was more efficient. Things get outdated. That is just a fact. Even the cues and directives that instructors provide in their...
3 New Year’s Resolutions Worth Making
You know the drill...make a New Year’s resolution, stick to it for a month, and then forget all about it by February. Why do we do that? A new year is often framed as a fresh start and a chance to start over. However, each day is a new chance to be better....
3 Ways to Embrace the True Meaning of Christmas
It was Christmas morning 2 years ago, and three little boys ran downstairs with all the excitement that kids should have on Christmas day. They ripped open packages and slung presents around, eagerly ready to move to the next item. The younger two boys seemed quite...
300 Hour Blog Series Part 2: Anatomy and Alignment
Our bodies move every day. It’s what gets us from one point to another. Understanding how our body moves means looking at our anatomy, physiology and psychology. During our 9 weeks together in 300 Hour: Anatomy & Alignment, we will be discussing how...
Sarah’s Story: Hope After Miscarriage
I recently took a Birth & Trauma workshop provided by Holy Yoga Global and @midwifedoran. One of the tools discussed to promote healing was to share your trauma story and the emotions experienced.Last October, I wrote down my personal story of loss a...
