"The mind is constantly looking for an exit, a project, or a problem to solve. The practice of mindfulness is the discipline of giving it permission to simply be." — Jon Kabat-Zinn  When the yoga studio where I teach announced that September’s focus would be Discipline, my mind immediately did what I bet most of our minds do: it thought of rigidity.

Want to learn more about inversions? Read on to discover the benefits for the body and mind, a variety of passive and acitve variations, and how how they can alter one's perspective in life, promoting acceptance and flexibility in challenging situations.

When our studio theme for July was announced as Balance postures, I’ll admit I took a slightly different path with it in my classes. Sure, we explored a few classic balancing poses in my Deep Stretch classes each week, like Spinal Balance and Modified Side Plank with the extended leg lifted. But mostly, we used our time on the mat working on balanced breathing, tuning in, and gently noticing the places within our body and mind that felt a little off-kilter.

“Scars show us where we have been, they don’t dictate where we are going.” – David Rossi Image created by Google Gemini If you were able to make it to one of my Deep Stretch classes during the month of June, you know our collective focus at the studio where I teach was centered around a singular, powerful theme: The Healing Power of Yoga…

Ever wonder why one hip feels wide open in Butterfly pose while the other feels completely locked up? It turns out, your body isn't flawed—it’s just telling your story. This month, we explored the myth of perfect symmetry on the yoga mat and looked at how our injuries, habits, and life experiences are literally written into our tissues. Read on to discover why your left and right sides will never match, and why that’s actually a beautiful thing.

Wanna know how to unlock the "stuck" energy in your hips! This April, we explored the physical and emotional depths of Pigeon Pose. From building mobility to releasing stored stress, discover why opening your hips is the key to moving with more ease. Read this post for tips and insights.

Chaturanga Dandasana, or Four-Limbed Staff Pose, often intimidates yogis, particularly those practicing gentler styles. In March classes, the focus was on demystifying the pose through core stability, proper shoulder alignment, and using props. The goal was to cultivate understanding in the practice, emphasizing personal progress and safety over perfection.

Stand tall. Breathe deep. Love hard. 🕊️ My February yoga classes had a heart-opening focus! From fixing that "desk posture" to silencing negative self-talk, we did the work on and off the mat. New blog post is LIVE with everything you need to know about the power of opening up. #YogaPractice #HeartOpener #SelfLove #Anahata #YogaTeacher #MindfulLiving

"Personal transformation can and does have global effects. As we go, so goes the world, for the world is us. The revolution that will save the world is ultimately a personal one." -- Marianne Wilson The theme for January at the yoga studio where I teach was transformation and change. It's fitting, because this is the time of year where many are focusing on goals and resolutions.

Does anyone else feel overwhelmed by New Year’s resolutions? 🙋‍♀️ This year, I’m taking a different approach. No rigid goals, just one guiding word: Delight. Read on to find out why this is my focus for 2026, and I even included a short Somatic Yoga Sequence (3 simple moves!) that you can do to physically make room for joy in your body.

"He who conquers himself is the mightiest warrior." — Confucius The theme for the month of November at the yoga studio where I teach was Warrior Poses. If you're a regular in my classes, you know I primarily teach Deep Stretch, a style deeply rooted in the slow, yielding principles of Yin Yoga. Warrior poses are fundamentally Yang…

"When your intention is clear, so is the way." ~ Alan Cohen Happy November, dear readers! Before I get into the meat of this post, I want to say that it's my anniversary as a yoga teacher this month! I achieved my first certification and taught my very first yoga class in November 2002...that's 23 years ago! Time has flown by, and I'm just as in love with yoga now as I was back then -- probably even more so, because when I first began my yoga practice, I simply wanted to destress and get into better shape.

Read on to learn how to weave Tapas into your yoga practice and your life to achieve the greatest transformation.

“I am no bird; and no net ensnares me: I am a free human being with an independent will.”Charlotte Brontë During the month of August at the studio where I teach, the theme was Bird of Paradise pose (Svarga Dvijasana). Named after the flower of the same time, Bird of Paradise is a beautiful, elegant, and challenging pose that, for me, brought up some complicated feelings.

If you're in need of a reset with your meditation practice, or just need to know where to begin, this post is for you.

Finding joy in life is critical to our overall health and wellbeing. Read on to find out more about joy and how to bring more of it into your life.

How did practicing the splits give me the courage to write my first novel? Read on to find out...

At the yoga studio where I teach, the theme for April was the core, so the owner encouraged all the teachers to spend some time in each class weaving in this theme. Before I get into the meat of this post, let me pose this question to you: What is the first thing you think of when someone mentions “the core” to you?

“I don’t have to be perfect. All I have to do is show up and enjoy the messy, imperfect and beautiful journey of my life.” – Kerry Washington I recently subbed a Slow Flow yoga class for another teacher and was excited to do it. I don’t teach a Slow Flow class regularly at the moment, and I love the format, so I always try to raise my hand when a subbing opportunity comes my way.

From "Three Little Birds" by Bob Marley It's no secret that I have struggled with anxiety and depression most of my life, as I've written quite a few posts and put out several podcast episodes on these topcs. Over the years, I've learned to manage these conditions with a variety of techniques -- yoga, exercise, meditation, therapy and medication to name a few.

“Your past is just a chapter, not the whole book.” – Jane Enright Excerpt from Self-Compassion, by Kristin Neff, Ph.D. In my last post, I talked about how I’m working on focusing more inwardly, so that I move through my journey in the ways that are most authentic for me. I also mentioned in that post that I will do ANYTHING to avoid dealing with tough emotions.