Posts tagged ‘yoga’
Holding Space for Yourself
I was in Camel pose, standing on my knees, heart lifted and head dropped back. I started to focus on my alignment, from my toes and working my way up. There was a gentle release and opening as I surrendered to the discomfort of the pose. Deepening with my breath, I felt a warm fuzzy... (more)
Are You Spilling Your Guts?
In most of my public yoga classes I am working with the students on integrating their core line muscles to produce a strong plank and vinyasa flow. I see yoga practitioners coming onto their mat and moving their body in various positions and poses. Core engagement is crucial to creating a safe space to practice... (more)
I will take this Peace with me…
At the end of my Yoga classes at the juvenile detention centers I say, “I will take this peace with me out of this room for you, out into the world.” This is a statement that I hold close to my heart and take very seriously. It has become ingrained within my daily practice of... (more)