13 years · 40+ retreats · 700+ women
Asana
As a new yoga student it can be super confusing when the yoga instructor isn't exactly clear on the difference between cobra pose and upward facing dog in a vinyasa flow class…. so lets take a moment to clear things up and help you figure out which one is best for your body. Step 1: […]
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Asana
Now is the time to brush up on your knowledge of chaturanga dandasana, so you can teach the pose safely. It is important to keep your student's shoulders safe in their vinyasa yoga practice. It takes time and patience to master chaturanga. Chaturanga has gotten a bad rep in the yoga community and has been dubbed the “shoulder shredder” and […]
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Practice
With spring break upon us and summer break just around the corner it’s time to start planning your vacation… and why not add yoga to the mix? I’m available to travel to your vacation home, local park or other destination in Central Oregon for private yoga, semi-private/small group yoga, and yoga parties (think ladies trip/bachelorette/bridal […]
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Travel
Happy Tuesday yogis and yoginis. I've just made it home from an incredible trip to Nicaragua where I had the opportunity to host my second annual yoga and surf retreat at Costa Dulce and explored Finca Esperanza Verde in the high country above Matagalpa. I feel truly blessed. I'm constantly traveling and I thought that […]
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Yoga Nidra & Meditation
Hey yogis, I'm writing here from the highlands of Nicaragua. It's another beautiful, crisp morning and the perfect temperature for a meditation and solo yoga practice. I don't know about you, but my newsfeed has been blowing up about recent studies done on the practice of meditation. I love that scientists are taking a look […]
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Philosophy
I know this is where my work lies. It's been a long and sloppy process of breaking down barriers for me and it's been a tremendous growing experience. Yoga saved my life. Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built. […]
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Philosophy
Need I say more? Love truly is your true essence. Are you aligned with your true essence? When/where do you struggle? It's time to get your journal out, dig deep, and be present. Don't forget to love yourself first… because you cannot pour from an empty cup.
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Travel
If you're a traveling yogi like myself you understand how hard it can be to tap into the local yoga community, so I've decided to give you the cheat sheet for where to practice yoga in Nicaragua, whether you're in the Corn Islands, coffee country, Granada, or San Juan del Sur. Zen Yoga, San Juan del […]
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Philosophy
I love this Vedantin quote and I completely forgot that I had it saved. I will definitely be sharing this quote in my classes this week. Inner beauty is worth recognizing. What are you sharing with your students, friends, and family this week? “You find the beauty everywhere you go [if] you carry that […]
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Philosophy
A yoga instructor friend of mine posted this quote to her Facebook wall last week and it immediately struck a cord with me. I can't believe how long it took me to post. Dream big yogis! “Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the […]
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Travel
The world of yoga is growing and there are so many opportunities to grow your practice, to delve in deep and immerse yourself in yoga asana, philosophy, meditation and more. How do you even decide? I put together this short list of places worth checking out with three words that describe the facilities/atmosphere/etc… some are […]
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