Okay, so tomorrow begins the 3rd Annual Yoga Challenge at my studio. Some people have expressed a desire to do a Yoga Challenge at home, and participate "virtually." I think that is a great idea, and I want to support you! If you want to commit to 3o days of yoga for the month of … Continue reading The Virtual Yoga Challenge
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Kicking March To The Curb
I do believe the April Yoga Challenge is now FILLED!! I am so excited. I spent some time this afternoon cleaning, orienting my Sunday teacher to the ventilation system, the sound system, the location of the toilet paper. G worked on the Excel Spreadsheet with all the names and the boxes for each of the … Continue reading Kicking March To The Curb
Yoga Challenge
In 6 days I will open the 3rd Annual Yoga Challenge at my studio. I'm getting excited. Every day I go to my mailbox and tons of envelopes fall out. (I've asked people to register by mail this year.) So far, 45 people are registered. (I'm taking 60.) Lots of people are talking about it, … Continue reading Yoga Challenge
Productive Pain
It felt like my body was made of rumble strips as I lay on the massage table today and LauraLee tried to smooth me out. I said, "I'm really trying not to seize up and armor against your touch, but it's hard." She said, "It's okay to experience some productive pain." That concept of "productive … Continue reading Productive Pain
One Blessed Day to Transition
I am getting better at this transition thing. Used to be, I'd get home and just hit the ground running: start wash #1, answer emails, make phone calls, teach my classes, start wash #2, grocery shop, run errands. Used to be, I'd know, intellectually, that my trainings would be intense, but I'd tell myself it … Continue reading One Blessed Day to Transition
Day 2 in Yoganand’s Playground
It's fun, but exhausting. As expected, we attempted all kinds of impossible postures today, and it was really quite amusing (and somewhat alarming) to see what is actually possible. I partnered with Kim for the morning and we had a blast doing (or approximating) Mariachyasana and Locust and Supta Baddha Konasana. It's very playful, this … Continue reading Day 2 in Yoganand’s Playground
YTT Day 1
I am sitting in the Best Western in King of Prussia, munching on Mary's Gone Crackers, sipping water and reflecting on the day that is coming to a close. There are a lot of things on my gratitude list so let's start there: 1. Sun. Today was sunny, mild, and totally life-affirming. I drove east … Continue reading YTT Day 1
Yoganand
This time tomorrow I will be just finishing up the first session of the 5-Day Yoga Teacher Training down in Philly. I am so looking forward to it. This will be my 4th class in the 10 class series of Pranakriya (500 Hr) Yoga. This one is called "Advanced Asana 3," but really, it's just … Continue reading Yoganand
The Story of Main Street Yoga, part 7 (end)
Shiva Rea, the famous Vinyasa yoga teacher is reputed to have said when someone complimented her teaching, "I am just the river guide. The real teacher is the river." After my first year of teaching full-time it became clear that I needed to explore more of the river. My students seemed happy enough with my … Continue reading The Story of Main Street Yoga, part 7 (end)
The Story of Main Street Yoga, part 6
PICTURES When I got home from Kripalu, which I now call "Planet K, " it was Thanksgiving. I was happy to be home, but I was anxious to start teaching, lest I lose it, and my confidence and nerve as well. Emily and her boyfriend were home and were willing to be student guinea pigs, … Continue reading The Story of Main Street Yoga, part 6
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