In a true yoga practice, we do as much inner work (svadhyaya, or self-study) as we do outer work (physical asana practice). With this in mind, I thought I would share two fun quizzes that I have found helpful in doing my own inner work: This one, by Sensitivity Expert and Psychotherapist Julie Bjelland (who …
HSP Resources
5 Yoga Poses for a Good Night’s Sleep
Insomnia is a condition many of us suffer from in our overly-stimulated, stressful society. Last week in my ‘Yoga Chill’ virtual+ course, I shared Hatha, Vinyasa and Yin sequences for Insomnia with my students, full of postures to help them relax, release tension and restlessness in their bodies, and ‘digest’ the experiences of their day. …
The Simple Truth Everyone Needs To Know
I am currently reading the book, The Way of Integrity, by Martha Beck. I wanted to share what she writes at the end of the chapter titled The End of Self-Betrayal: You are infinitely worthy. You are infinitely precious. You have always been enough. You will always be enough. There is no place you don’t …
10 Helpful Resources for Highly Sensitive People
As a Highly Sensitive Person myself (take the free Sensitivity Quiz here to find out where you fall on the scale) I know it can sometimes feel like you are surviving more than thriving in this world that definitely hasn’t been designed for HSPs. I have found several resources that have really helped me when …
Work With Me: Yoga & Beyond
I am passionate about transforming lives through holistic wellness. As the founder of The Yoga Room (twice voted Best Yoga Studio in Ann Arbor), and a master Yoga Teacher and Wellness Educator with more than 20 years of experience, I am available to explore the topics of yoga, self-care, plant-based diets, mindfulness, aging gracefully, yoga …
Making the Time for Yoga & Self-Care
I wanted to write a short blog post about making the time for yoga and self-care, because I still hear many of my yoga students saying they struggle with this. I hear you and I totally get it. Let me share some tips that have helped me. The first tip is simple but not easy: …
Why Being an HSP Makes Me a Pretty Awesome Yoga Teacher
I’m an HSP, and that makes me a pretty awesome yoga teacher. There, I’ve said it. ;) If you’re not familiar with what HSP stands for, it’s Highly Sensitive Person. HSPs have a personality trait called Sensory Processing Sensitivity (or SPS). In a nutshell, it means we have sensitive nervous systems. We pick up on …
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Personal Retreats at The Yoga Room
Updated 4/21 Are you craving some peace and quiet? There has been so much going on in the world this past year, it can often feel overwhelming. You might know in your heart that what would make you feel better is some time for self-care, but it may be challenging to create space for that …
Breathing Techniques From *Soothing Yoga For Stressful Times* Course
I had some requests from students to compile a list of the new pranayama/breathing techniques I taught during my recent *Soothing Yoga For Stressful Times* course. I hope you will add them to your yoga repertoire and draw upon them when needed: Diaphragmatic/Belly Breath: Click link for a good explanation from Harvard Medical School. 2 …
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5 Senses Meditation
Get out in Nature and join me for this short ‘5 Senses’ Meditation. It would be a fun one to do with kids, but really it’s just a great practice in present moment awareness for people of any age!
