Updated 2/24 Are the extreme fluctuations in the weather this winter making you feel out-of-sorts? One day it’s 35, the next day it’s 65. The effects of climate change are real, and you’re probably noticing them not just in the weather, but in your body: mood swings, shifting energy levels, anxiety, depression and lowered immunity. …
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5 Yoga Poses for a Good Night’s Sleep
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 my upcoming ‘Yoga Chill’ online course, I share Hatha, Vinyasa and Yin sequences for Insomnia–full of postures to help you relax, release tension and restlessness in …
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 …
My Top 10 Reads From Yoga Book Club
Our Yoga Book Club is meeting February 3 via Zoom to discuss Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents by Isabel Wilkerson. This was such an eye-opening book that really helped me better understand the issues going on in our country right now. Even if you can’t join us for our book club discussion, I strongly …
12-minute Yoga Sampler Class
I have posted some full-length Hatha and Vinyasa videos on my blog previously, but I thought I would just share a short 12-minute yoga sampler class here. If you’re curious what my classes are like, or just want to do a quick flow, check this out! Like this video? Want more? Join my email list …
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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New Year’s Resolution: Bite-sized Yoga?
Edited 11/20/21 to add one more bite-sized offering: my 15 Minute Yoga for a Better Body online course! I’ve heard from at least a few students during the pandemic who have told me that they’re just not finding the motivation and self-discipline to keep up with their yoga practice at home. With the New Year …
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, or deficiency of calcium or vitamin D–affects 1 in 10 women in their 60s, 1 in 5 in their 70s, 2 in 5 in their 80s, 2 in 3 in their 90s. …
Vinyasa Yoga Sequence for Text Neck
I recently wrote a blog post about Text Neck as a supplement to the audio sequences I recorded as part of my *7 Weeks to Better Posture* course. My yoga classes always have very thought-out intentions behind them. My intention for this sequence is to help you bring greater awareness to the placement of your neck …
Breathing Techniques From *Soothing Yoga For Stressful Times* Course
Updated June 2022: These breathing techniques are helpful for HSPs, anyone dealing with anxiety and insomnia, and any ‘hot-heads’ who just need to cool off. ;) I teach these calming breathing techniques in my upcoming ‘Yoga Chill’ Live+Virtual course. Join me; we begin July 11, 2022! I had some requests from students to compile a …
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