I have uprooted my life in Vancouver, BC to follow my heart on a grand adventure. YAY! Fun, excitement and grand romance! And….terrifying. In taking this wild ride, I kicked out the support struts from under my own foundation. I’ve uprooted my job, access to friends, familiar surroundings, material possessions, and my happy routines. Despite […]
Yin Yoga For Depression
We all experience difficult periods in life that leave us feeling sad, lonely, or scared. However, some of us deal with these emotions almost daily. Depression is a psychiatric condition that usually manifests in listlessness, sadness, anxiety, and guilt. It often has internal or endogenous causes, but can also be related to conflicts, stressful circumstances, or trauma. We carry […]
Living in the Yang World: Why We Need Yin Yoga
Traditional Chinese Medicine teaches us that Yin and Yang are inextricably linked; there is no Yang without Yin, and vice versa. Yang represents energy and activity, while Yin is calm and steady strength. We are only physically and mentally healthy when the dynamism of Yang and the nourishment of Yin work in harmony. If the […]
The New Yoga Alliance Standards: What You Need To Know
First of all, don’t panic. Read that one again. Don’t panic. Yoga Alliance has been on track to create new certification standards and has released their update. Here is what you need to know to stay on track. Your Timeline New Yoga Alliance applicants: New 200 Applicants: You will have to apply using new standards […]
The Guide to Celebrate International Yoga Day 2019 All Around the World
Yoga has been around for many centuries, but its official festivity, the International Day of Yoga (IDY), is only entering its 5thannual celebration. And what exactly is it all about? In a nutshell, this day serves to raise awareness about our beloved practice and all the benefits anyone can attain through it. From stress […]
Own Your Happy: 8 Ways You Thwart Happiness, And How To Stop
Happiness is one of the great mysteries of life. Although we continually wonder what will make us happy and try to work for more of it, we often get frustrated and discouraged. Even with the best of intentions, we often unknowingly get in our own way. The first step to happiness is becoming aware of […]
Five things for a man to consider when starting yoga
With over 10 years experience as a yoga practitioner, I have learned that being a male yogi can be a completely different experience from being a female yogi. Knowing what to expect can make all the difference in taking the bold step to attend your first class, but more importantly, in committing to a regular […]
Three Ways To Turn Work Into Play
I’m not a fan of the way that we use the word work. “I’m going to work,” “I’m going to get some work done,” “how’s work?” These are common phrases we use daily to refer to the activities that we do with the intention of generating income, or other desirable results. The word work is […]
How To Be A Professional Yoga Teacher: Your Studio Relationship
Being a professional yoga teacher is hard work, and much of that work takes place outside the classroom. To have career longevity, you must develop good working skills with your studio management. I have spent fifteen years managing yoga teachers at three different multi-location companies. I’ve auditioned teachers, hired them, had performance conversations, managed their […]
How Fear Holds You Back – And How To Overcome It
Lisa is frustrated because she hasn’t been able to get her first yoga retreat scheduled yet. She keeps committing to new announcement dates, but says she hasn’t had the time to actually book the trip. In reality, it’s not time holding Lisa back: it’s her resistance to confronting her fear. Have you been saying you […]
Improve Your Yoga Practice By Doing Less
I know you. I see you, my yogi friend. You want to be a better person, you want to do good. And maybe – like many of us – you think that doing better means that you have to work harder. But here’s the irony: at some point, you have to work less to move […]
How Do You Do Yoga At Home
Practicing yoga has never been more accessible! But even so, getting a yoga at home practice started isn’t always easy. Here are five tips to get you started. 1. Create a practice space Your home practice space doesn’t have to be fancy. While it’s luxurious to have a designated space that’s only for yoga, your […]
Why It’s Okay To Struggle
I have a straw in my mouth that I am humming forcefully into. “HMMMMMMM…HMMMMM…..HMMMMM.” I sound like a deranged duck honking. Nasal. The vibration is jaw-jarring. “HMMMMM….HMMMMMM…..HMMMMMM….” Face red, lips pursed, straw dangling. It’s not glamorous. But many of us feel that the “right” life should have a little glamour. We like the idea of effortless […]
How To Create A Successful Yoga Career: Six tips for staying focused on your goals
This is part 3 of a three-part series. To read part one of the series on goal-setting, click here. To read part two on Taking Action, click here. Goal setting is a critical part of achieving what you want in your personal and professional life. Taking steps to accomplish your goals is incredibly powerful and cultivates a […]
How To Create A Successful Yoga Career: Taking Action (Part 2)
This is part 2 of a three-part series. If you missed part one of the series on goal- setting, click here to read the article. You have identified a goal. Fabulous! However, now the “real” work begins. It’s one thing to have a goal but quite another to commit to consistently doing what it takes to […]
Live Your Yoga: Making A Decision, Part 3
This is the last part of a three part blog, Live Your Yoga: Making A Decision. Check out Part 1 and Part 2 here. Making decisions – especially big life decisions – can be very challenging. We can feel pulled in every direction. Which choice is “right?” The Bhagavad Gita offers us insight into how we can […]
How To Find Hope For Humanity In Hard Times
I’ll be honest: the world looks tough right now. Partisan political fighting, cantankerous global politics, dire climate change, and a frenzied media all make the world feel like a very unfriendly place. Technology is more powerful than ever; we’ve had the capacity for self-annihilation since the 40’s. So it’s worth asking the question: do you […]
Creating Career Success: How To Deliberately Design Your Goals (Part 1)
This is part 1 of a three-part series. You want to take your career to the next level and move beyond that survival mindset. You’re ready to feel like you’re proactively creating versus scrambling and reacting. But, what do you want? Take a few minutes to really think about what YOU desire. Maybe you want […]
Life Guard Not On Duty: Five Strategies To Practice Your Own Self Care
I recently got back from a very necessary weekend getaway in Whistler. Despite my line of work and my lifestyle which are both built around health and wellness, my cup was admittedly getting pretty empty. I was sitting in the hot tub at the Spa [pretty luxurious] when I noticed a sign on the wall. […]
Live Your Yoga: Making A Decision, Part 2
This is part of a three part blog, Live Your Yoga: Making A Decision. Check out Part 1 here. Making decisions – especially big life decisions – can be very challenging. We can feel pulled in every direction. Which choice is “right?” The Bhagavad Gita offers us insight into how we can live our yoga […]