Here’s your January 2020 yoga calendar to kick off your yoga journey to feel better in the new year. The more often you practice, the quicker you start to notice your results. You’ll get stronger both mentally and physically. You’ll build self-confidence both on and off your mat. And you’ll find peace in the present …
Did you know that September is National Yoga Month? In 2008 (one year after I started teaching) the National Institutes of Health designated September as National Yoga Month as a way to bring awareness to the mental and physical benefits that yoga provides. And I’m here to celebrate and I want you to celebrate with …
Have you ever walked into a room, and thought, “What was I thinking? I can’t do this!” or “There must be a mistake, I’m not qualified,” or even as simple as “What am I doing here?!?” You’re not alone! We’ve all experienced those moments of self-doubt and feelings of Imposter Syndrome! There are ways to …
Did you know the world celebrates yoga every year on June 21? Isn’t that great! Back in 2014, the United Nations General Assembly established the International Day of Yoga as a day to promote harmony and peace in the world. The ancient physical and mental practice that originated in India has evolved into many different …
Restorative Yoga helps relieve stress and combat the negative effects that stress and anxiety have on our bodies. A restorative yoga practice encourages us to relax, slow our breathing, and focus on the present movement. This shifts us out of fight-or-flight and into a parasympathetic response of rest and digest. Restorative Yoga is a deeply …
The first step for any self-care practice is to acknowledge that it is not selfish and that it is so much more than an annual spa day. Daily self-care allows us to feel better: guilt-free and without breaking the bank. I love how the WHO defines self-care as “the ability of individuals, families and communities …
Self-care has gotten a bad wrap lately. It’s more than a spa day or a “me day.” Self-care is ongoing and what keeps us going. In fact, taking care of ourselves through self-care practices builds our self-confidence and makes our daily lives easier. But if it isn’t about face masks and massages, what is self-care? …
Think about that one thing you would love to change about yourself. It could be increasing your self-confidence, breaking a habit, or getting healthier physically. Whatever it is, believing you can change is the first step. This is where growth mindset affirmations (or affirmations for growth) can be a game-changer. Even better they can not …
What will your life look like five years from today? Of course, no one truly knows the answer to this question but if we don’t ask ourselves, it makes it harder to move in the direction of our dreams. A growth mindset moves us in the right direction. Tired of feeling like you’re not good …
How do you want your future to look? Really pause and give yourself time to think about that. Where do you see yourself one year from today? A lot can change in a year. Are you ready to create your future? Are you willing to step outside your comfort zone to make your dreams a …
