This pose evokes a lot of reaction whenever it’s brought up, either great fear or joy in most students. It can be a lifelong challenge. Before walking you through the steps to get into headstand, I want to touch on the concept that it embodies. It is called an inversion for a reason, and it [...]
Knowledge is Power
August 29, 2011 By 1 Comment
While a body builder, Schwarzenegger was rumored to say weightlifting one rep in a conscious state enhanced results more than lifting the same weight 10 times in an unconscious state. While we wouldn’t take relationship advice from the guy, perhaps this comment deserves pondering! Ever hear: Knowledge is power. It was relevant when whomever first [...]
Into the Right Mindset
August 17, 2011 By 2 Comments
When I was on the US Ski Team as a mogul specialist, I noticed when my peers where in the gate for a competition- a mere second before they pushed off they all abruptly clacked their poles together. Every single one of them did this! So being no dummy, I tried it too. Clack! and [...]
Before Bed Yoga
August 3, 2011 By 2 Comments
How many times has this happened to you: you’re laying in bed hoping to get to sleep, but the more you fret about the sleep you need, the more elusive it becomes. Many times when we get our bodies into bed, they somehow miss the cue, or get mixed signals from our still-racing-like-it-was-midday minds. Also, [...]
Vulnerability
July 21, 2011 By 4 Comments
My last Zen webinar was on the subject of Vulnerability. The guests picked the subject for two opposing reasons: some wanted to experience MORE vulnerability to better enjoy their relationships with people and with their sport. Others wanted to find a way to feel LESS vulnerable, because of fear. You can imagine I had my [...]
Multi-Site Workout: Urban Neighborhood or Downtown Plaza
June 3, 2011 By 6 Comments
Workout Snapshot Time: 45-60 minutes Location: Urban Neighborhood or Downtown Plaza Props: Steps and stairs, low wall or bench, and a curb or parking stop. Purpose: Muscular Strength and Endurance, Cardio, Full Body and Core Strength, Multi-Directional Movement, Balance and Agility, Proprioceptive Awareness, Kinesthetic Awareness, Mental Focus. The props you’ll need for this multi-site workout [...]
Getting Older
May 16, 2011 By 9 Comments
As you get older, parts of you fade away – you get worse and worse. You think, “I’ll never be the same again.” Your belly can soften, your face sag, your mind and memory recall can become more dull, your bones and ligaments more vulnerable. And… other parts of you grow – you get better [...]
Travel Yoga Practice
May 12, 2011 By 7 Comments
Travel yoga has been on my mind lately. Late last year, my family and I temporarily relocated from Montana to London, UK. After getting ourselves settled, my yoga practice also settled into a spectacular daily routine as I took advantage of what the London yoga scene has to offer. But the month-long school holiday for [...]
Stand Up Paddle Yoga
May 5, 2011 By 35 Comments
The sport of Stand Up Paddling (SUP) has really taken off. It seems everyone these days is enjoying, or would like to experience, the feeling of “walking on water.” I just finished reading Suzie Cooney’s enlightening and informative blog on SUP, my boyfriend Adam Kelinson (author of The Athlete’s Plate – Real Food for High [...]
Embrace Vashistasana (Side Plank)
April 26, 2011 By 7 Comments
It seems like there are as many variations of asanas (poses) as there are teachers. Each school of yoga has its own philosophy about how to proceed with the physical asana. Each teacher reinterprets it for their style and each student adjusts it to fit their body. Your good judgment and awareness of breath will [...]
