Ok, so you got yoga down, you can hang with being present, managing your emotions, flailing limbs, dripping sweat etc… but it’s a whole different thing when you add another person into the equation — someone else’s sweat, limbs, and ideas about how things should work. Dealing with yourself is one thing; adding the element [...]
Embrace Mayurasana (Peacock Pose)
January 6, 2012 By 15 Comments
In the yogic traditions, the peacock symbolizes beauty, strength, compassion, and the ability to destroy snakes or, more importantly, digest their venom. It is said that if you practice Mayurasana you will be able to digest the most toxic of poisons. Not that I’m suggesting you go out and down some arsenic, but your digestion [...]
The Power of Your Inner Voice
January 5, 2012 By 10 Comments
Two weeks ago I had surgery on my hip to address an injury that I have had since July. I had been looking so forward to finally getting it done and being able to get on with things that I think I forgot to consider one small thing—REHAB. It’s been a while since I’ve had [...]
Cold Water Surfing Tips
December 28, 2011 By 4 Comments
Let’s face it — warm water is ideal for any surfer. Unfortunately, many surf spots only have warmer water temps for a few months out of the year. One good thing about the weather getting colder is that there are usually better waves in the fall and winter months, and most surf spots are less [...]
Reset Your Mindset
December 21, 2011 By 15 Comments
Do you believe the things people tell you about yourself? Do you believe the things you tell you about yourself? A reader of my Shut Up and Run blog emailed me recently. She had been through a tough time and had gained some weight. Feeling out of sorts and depressed, she decided to go for [...]
There’s a Better Path
December 14, 2011 By 12 Comments
This may surprise you, but discipline, perseverance, setting an intention, drive, the will; all those celebrated states usually taught by sports coaches, are completely outdated. Same with goal setting. Here’s why. I remember having to perform a difficult ski photo shoot while still recovering from an injury. I wanted to maintain status and sponsors so [...]
Healing Journey
December 9, 2011 By 3 Comments
Even though December just started, I’m beginning to feel it is going to be gone in the blink of an eye and before I know it, it will be time to embark on a new year setting new objectives in motion. For me, my 2012 goal is to make the U.S. adaptive rowing team and [...]
Yoga for Detox
December 5, 2011 By 11 Comments
Fall is a time when many of us start to withdraw into ourselves a little. The days are a LOT shorter (I went for a run just yesterday at 4:30pm and it was pitch black by just after 5!! — good thing I wore my reflective vest that I purchased through Athleta!), the air is [...]
12 Days of Yoga Gifts
November 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment
For the first day of yoga gifts my true self gave to me… It’s tough to find time for yourself during the holiday season. Much of our energy is directed externally: gifts for others, parties, family, planning how to fit it all in and stay festive in the process. Yoga class? What a gift that [...]
Take a Leap
November 11, 2011 By 10 Comments
I want to tell you a story about my past you may find shocking. People ask me all the time why I started Ski to Live. Ski to Live are my evolutionary mindset ski and snowboard camps. They powerfully explore the mental side of sports and help the guests quickly get unstuck from old tired patterns. [...]
