Interested in practicing yoga but not sure where to start? Believe me, you’re not alone. Many people are confused or overwhelmed by trying to sift through the many different kinds of yoga when trying to decied where to begin. Hopefully…
Reflections from a Pranayama and Meditation Training
At the beginning of March, I returned to my yoga certification alma mater, Kripalu Center for Yoga and health in the beautiful Berkshire Mountains, for a 9-day training in pranayama and meditation. Sounds all fluffy and relaxing, doesn’t it?…
Yoga Is for Every Body
Many times, upon learning that I am a yoga teacher, a new acquaintance tells me, “I’d love to try yoga but I’m not flexible enough!” It’s a kind of Catch 22 response because how does one become more flexible if…
The 6 Branches of Yoga
During this month of thanksgiving many people engage in Karma yoga, one of the six branches of yoga (I’ll get to the other five in a moment). KARMA YOGA is the path of service. At any time you volunteer yourself…