Have you ever found yourself in a yoga class, caught up in the practice of performance yoga? Looking around the room, noticing what everyone else is doing? Comparing your body to theirs, your version of the pose to theirs? Maybe the teacher offers a few options and you pick the harder one, even though something …
It gave me myself, really, and it opened up into a world of self-discovery and understanding that I never dreamed possible. And all I wanted was to share that and to hold the door open so that maybe someone else could find their own path to understanding and healing. The paradox of marketing yoga But …
There’s a kind of spiritual bypass that shows up in wellness spaces.It’s a story we tell about healing: someone goes through a hard time, finds yoga or meditation or some spiritual path, and suddenly comes out the other side radiant and whole. A neat before-and-after picture. The broken self on one side, the enlightened self …
Wellness culture and chronic illness don’t always mix well. In fact, when you’re living with chronic illness, the wellness space can sometimes do more harm than good. There’s a growing movement encouraging us to take more responsibility for our health. In many ways, that can be empowering, especially when it leads to greater self-awareness, agency, …
There’s a lot of talk about how yoga is for everyone. And while I truly believe that’s possible, I also know, from lived experience, that it can feel anything but that when you’re navigating life with ADHD, autism or trauma. Yoga and ADHD can be a challenge, and acknowledging this is the first step toward …
In this article, “Discovering My Drive – 5 Benefits Of Yoga,” I delve into sharing the personal aspects that continuously draw me back to my practice. The beauty of yoga lies in its diverse array of benefits, each uniquely impacting individuals.
Has the thought of a daily yoga practice ever crossed your mind? Do you already get a lot of benefits from your current practice, but have an inkling that practicing every day will bring even more positive change to your life? Maybe you’ve tried to practice every day, but haven’t managed to make it stick. Or maybe you are …
Learning how to do Child’s Pose is essential for your yoga practice. This blog will explain how to do Child’s Pose in 8 Ways
Starting yoga can be a daunting thing right? In this article I will outline 7 Yoga Tips For Beginners to help you feel more confident and ready to get your practice started. Before you enter the yoga room for the first time, you might have worries about what to expect in the class. You may …
Are you someone who experiences anxiety? Would you like to find a way to relieve those symptoms in a sustainable and natural way? In this article I’m going to give you 5 reasons why Ashtanga yoga is good for relieving symptoms of Anxiety and why you should give it a go! What is Anxiety? Let’s …