Do you struggle to get a good night’s sleep? You are definitely not alone! Insomnia is a condition many of us suffer from in our overly-stimulated, stressful society. In both my ‘Soothing Yoga for Stressful Times‘ and ‘Yoga for Empowered Aging‘ online courses, I share sequences for Insomnia–full of postures to help you relax, release …
Wellness
Zucchini-palooza!
One of my favorite things about summer (besides not being cold all the time for a change!) is having a garden. Gardens are different year to year, and this year my garden seemed to get off to a slow start. It didn’t help that something (bugs, rodents, bunnies?) was eating all my seedlings at first! …
Work With Me: Yoga + Beyond
I am passionate about supporting people in improving lifestyle habits, achieving optimal wellness and living better in their body. As the founder of The Yoga Room in Ann Arbor, MI, and a Yoga + Healthy Lifestyle Coach with more than 25 years of experience, I love sharing my knowledge in the areas of: Yoga Self-Care …
Devastatingly Beautiful
These were scenes from my morning walk on April 21, exactly two weeks after my (once-in-a-lifetime, no doubt) 80 degree birthday. Can something be beautiful AND sad at the same time? I personally think so. It’s a good reminder that life isn’t either/or, black or white. And it’s a good reminder about practicing present moment …
Making 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: …
Yoga for Osteoporosis Prevention
Osteoporosis–a condition in which bones become brittle and fragile from loss of tissue, typically as a result of hormonal changes as we age, a calcium or vitamin D deficiency, corticosteroid therapy, excessive alcohol use, smoking, rheumatoid arthritis or diabetes –affects 1 in 10 women in their 60s, 1 in 5 in their 70s, 2 in …
3 Power Bowls & 3 Power Bites!
I’ve made a few yummy ‘Bowl’ and ‘Bite’ recipes lately (all vegan, of course!), and thought they were worth sharing. Let me know if you try them out. Enjoy! BOWLS: Cauliflower Shawarma Buddha Bowl – This bowl (pictured above) is admittedly a little labor intensive, but the flavors are so interesting that I promise it …
Personal Retreats at The Yoga Room
Craving some peace and quiet? Need to just ‘get away’ for a few hours? Your private oasis awaits… Life can often feel overwhelming, and it can sometimes be challenging to create space–literally and figuratively–for self-care. When you don’t have the time or budget for a full weekend retreat but need some space for quiet introspection, …
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!
More Recipe Inspiration From The Yoga Room Kitchen: Asparagus Edition!
I was so excited to get some local asparagus this past week! (I’m a big believer in cooking with seasonal ingredients.) You’ll see it featured in a couple of the recipes below. Enjoy! Creamy Mushroom Asparagus Pasta I had this dish (picture above) last summer at a friend’s house up north and have been waiting …
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