If you have ever taken a Journey Into Power (JIP) class with me, when we get to a portion of the sequence, I cue yoga squat or crow pose. Because JIP is designed to move somewhat quickly through 53...
Yoga Squat/Garland Pose (Malasana)
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Yoga 101
Side Plank
Not so long ago, when I was able to attend a live class, our teacher (and my friend) Leanna, asked what came up for us when we practice Side Plank (Vasisthasana). There were different answers across...
integrity… and core work
Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the convictions of things not seen." - Hebrews 11:1 What I believe inspires what I practice. Integrity. When I teach class, I constantly...
Healthy Moves: shoulders
One "move" you can do to release tension in your neck and shoulders. How to: Either, stand against a wall or lie on your back on a mat (with knees bent). Place the ball between your spine and...
The power of your nervous system… one of the many benefits.
I talk a lot about the power of our nervous system. God knew what He was doing when He created us, and I don't go a day, without being grateful for some of the tools He hardwired right into us. Here...
Ujjayi Breath
If you have been practicing yoga for very long, you may have heard a yoga teacher say, "if you practice Ujjayi breathing..." So, what exactly is Ujjayi (oo-jy [rhymes with "pie"]-ee) breathing? Is...
Namaste
When a yoga class is coming to a conclusion, the teacher typically closes class with the term, "Namaste." Because the word is Sanskrit, and many of us have only heard it mentioned in a yoga class,...
The Chakras
Before we dive in, two things you should know about me. I believe in creation science, the more I learn (and the longer I live); the more I do not believe evolution could be more then an idea. Maybe...
Adho Mukha Svanasana
This month Pose to focus on is Adho Mukha Svanasana (Downward Facing Dog Pose). This pose is used many times in most yoga classes. It is often called a resting pose, but in all honesty, it is not a...