For Beginners

So you’ve decided to attend your first yoga class. Congratulations! You are officially on a beautiful journey of transformation and self-discovery. I’m sure that you’ve done your research and you’ve heard about the wonderful benefits that you can get through yoga. Perhaps you’ve heard how yoga helps you manage stress and anxiety, improves flexibility and […]

First of all, let me congratulate you for deciding to start a yoga practice. Yoga, aside from all of its physical benefits, is a journey towards spiritual awakening, self-discovery, and self-love. And, like any other journey, we all start somewhere. So if you’re feeling lost and confused about where to start, you’re not alone.  

Our time on the mat is personal and sacred. It is that space where we come to be ourselves, unwind, and honor our bodies. But just like in any other public setting, there are certain things that we do, or don’t do, that are inappropriate, or impolite.   Etiquette isn’t mandatory of course, but it

Yoga Basics is a series that features the more fundamental poses in yoga. Expect to learn about the benefits, alignment and common misalignments, modifications, and contraindications. It is not just for beginners, but for anyone wanting to dive deeper into the practice. Lizard Pose (Utthan Pristhasana)   Lizard used to be one of those poses

When I tell people that I’m a yoga teacher, a typical response usually goes something like this: “I want to try yoga but I’m not flexible” “I’m don’t think I’ll be good at it” “I don’t have time” “it’s too boring” and so on… Sometimes, I see new students come to class and notice their frustration and