13 years · 40+ retreats · 700+ women
Retreats
One of my favorite parts of my job is the magnificent people it brings into my life, especially the strong, powerful and sensational women. One of those women is Vivianne Arango the owner and general manager of Finca Esperanza Verde, our host for our Nicaragua Yoga Retreat in February 2017. I've recently had the opportunity to […]
Read MoreIf you are a yogi, aspiring yogi, or interested in mind/body/energy healing, Chakras play a big role in these activities. Chakras are our energy centers. The sanskrit word stands for “wheel”, “circle”, as well as “cycle”. There are seven main “energy centers” on each and every one of our bodies. At each of the seven […]
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Recipes
Smoothie bowls. They are everywhere. Or at the very least, posted up on every foodie-nutritionist instagram/blog. So, here I am telling you that, yes, you should make them. And yes, I am totally down with this food fad. Here's the thing I really like about the smoothie bowl craze, it's a process (if you want […]
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Philosophy
You've probably heard your yoga instructor mention mula bandha, uddiyana or jalandhara bandha in class. We're here to answer your questions about bandhas.
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Philosophy
Sanskrit Glossary A Adho Mukha Svanasana: Downward Facing Dog Ahimsa: Nonviolence Ajna: Third Eye Chakra Anahata: Heart Chakra Aparigraha: Non-attachment/ non-greed Ardha Matsyendrasana: Seated Half Spinal Twist Ardha: Half Ardha Chandrasana: Half Moon Pose Asana: A steady, comfortable posture Ashtanga: The Eight Limbs of Yoga (elaborate) Asteya: Nonstealing B Balasana: Child’s Pose Bandha: An energetic body […]
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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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