Moving past a fear of failure Have you ever avoided trying something new or different, something unknown, to protect yourself from the possibility of failure? Who hasn’t, right? I certainly have. It’s hard not to when we are conditioned to believe that the goal is perfection. And that anything less than perfect is a reflection … Read more Mucking around and coming clean
Here’s what you need to know before unrolling your mat Many public yoga classes are geared towards a broad population, from beginners, to decades-long practitioners. It makes sense because yoga is accessible for all people and can be modified for different abilities. As well, with the pandemic forcing many studios to pivot and narrow their … Read more What to expect at an all levels yoga class
Target multiple areas with this variation of yoga’s low lunge The physical benefits of yoga have shown up in a big way for me in my ability to stay active in other sports. Like running. I have always enjoyed the meditative quality of a solo run. This form of exercise always gets me out of … Read more The best post-run yoga stretch
Beyond enjoying the beauty of nature, practising yoga outdoors challenges our ability to focus Lately I’ve been unrolling my yoga mat in my backyard. There’s something so reverential about sun salutations under the fiery orb. The added challenge of standing and balancing on uneven ground perks up my muscles in new ways. Plus, the moving … Read more Cultivate concentration with outdoor yoga
Teaching yoga does not immunize me from the need to learn I have a confession to make. I struggle with anxiety of the hypochondriac variety. For my entire adult life, I’ve lived with chronic migraines, a condition that has made me acutely aware of my body and its micro-sensations. The neurological condition that people equate … Read more Staying present with anxiety