Every year around Thanksgiving at least one of my students will inevitably ask what kind of yoga poses are good for digestion. Since the big holiday feast is fast approaching, I thought I would share my five favorite yoga poses for good digestion. They include a nice combination of yoga poses that gently massage the …
Yoga Resources
Yoga, Meditation + Neuroscience
The research is in! For ages people have been espousing the benefits of yoga and meditation–but without having any scientific proof that they actually work. Luckily, that has been changing in the past decade. I recently attended an online conference on Yoga + Neuroscience where a number of scientists presented their research on yoga and …
Yoga to Soothe Your Sciatica
Got a pain in the butt??? At some point in your life chances are good that you are going to have a bout of sciatica. Maybe you already have. I’ve been working with a few private yoga clients lately who are dealing with this issue, so I thought it might be a good time to …
My Two Favorite Core-Strengthening Exercises
[VIDEOS INCLUDED] Do you struggle with back pain? Poor balance? Bad posture? A strong core helps with all these issues and so much more. That is why I continue to add more and more core-strengthening into my yoga sequences for students. Check out two of my favorite core-strengthening exercises below. Combine them into a quick …
Is Yoga Good for Your Vagus Nerve?
By now you’ve probably seen more than a few references to the vagus nerve on social media. This nerve has definitely been having its ‘moment.’ As I like to joke, the vagus is the new psoas. (I know all you seasoned yoga teachers out there will get that reference!) In all seriousness, though, the vagus …
Why I Did A Personal Retreat – And You Should Too
My husband recently went out of town for a business trip, so I took the opportunity while he was gone to do a Personal Retreat. A personal retreat can look different for each person–you design it yourself, so you can let your creative juices flow–but ultimately it should include rest, rejuvenation and a connection to …
5 Reasons to (Re)Start a Home Yoga Practice
Even though it appears that the COVID pandemic may finally be in the rear-view mirror and many yoga students are feeling comfortable returning to their favorite yoga studios, there are some surprisingly good reasons to (re)start a home yoga practice right now, especially if you are a seasoned yoga student. Read on to find out …
Balancing Your Sensual 2nd Chakra
Updated 2023 [VIDEO INCLUDED] In anticipation of my upcoming Journey Through the Chakras Live+Virtual course that begins in January, I recently shared a blog post on How to Balance Your Root Chakra. Once you’ve cleared blockages and cultivated that stable foundation at your 1st Chakra you’re ready to move along in your journey and balance …
Why You Need to Start A Meditation Practice in the New Year
Feeling stressed out, reactive, and overwhelmed lately? Wouldn’t you like to feel more focused, productive and relaxed instead? Research shows that meditation can help. I know, I know, you’re too busy to meditate. You can’t sit still. It’s boring. You don’t know if you’re doing it right. Let me dispel some myths, give you some …
Why You Need to Start A Meditation Practice in the New YearRead More
How to Balance Your Root Chakra
Updated 2023 [VIDEO INCLUDED] The Chakras–or subtle energy centers within your body–are associated with particular functions in your body, as well as life issues and how you handle them. When you work with the ancient wisdom of these energy centers you can release physical and emotional blockages, gain insight into personal issues, and empower yourself …