Yoga Adventures
The thing about teaching yoga…
Tuesday, January 12th, 2010So, the more I teach yoga the more I realize I need to figure out what determines a “good” class.
Back in the day (think: 2004-2007) I facilitated discussions on domestic violence, sexual assault, and power. I really, absolutely, truly enjoyed doing this. When I’m facilitating, I get to interact with the audience and receive immediate [...]
The Butt Post
Sunday, January 10th, 2010Booty booty booty booty rockin everywhere!
My dear friend, Asha, requested that I talk about the fantastic gluteus maximus and how it may impede yoga poses. When she mentioned this, I immediately recalled the feeling of having to scrunch my butt in certain poses. That darn behind!, I thought. Then I talked with women who have a [...]
Adding Movement to a Foundation
Saturday, December 26th, 2009In Gina’s class last week, we moved a lot. In and out of poses, during poses, in between poses, moving all over the place. One of the most interesting moves was in and out of these poses:
Start in Utkatasana (Chair), inhale stand up, raise one leg, exhale, bend down, cross the raised leg over the [...]
Yogrrrl
Friday, November 6th, 2009My friend called me that this week. “Yo-grrrrl” slurred together, sounds like he took “yoga” + “girl.”
It’s been a while since I wrote, which I apologize for. Mainly to myself, but to you as well. It was not that I wasn’t thinking of yoga everyday, but rather that I didn’t have time to sit and [...]
For my love, Jessi!
Sunday, October 25th, 2009Today, after class ended I called Jessi to check in. We ended up talking about yoga for quite some time. How wonderful! She had a few questions that I wanted to post the answers to. If you all ever have questions - let me know and I’ll do my best to find out the answer!
Jessi [...]
Challenge: Wooden Leg
Tuesday, October 13th, 2009So for the past few months I have been offering yoga to the patients at the rehab where I work. The kids love it, and the adults do too. However, after being advised by Geeta, I do not call it “yoga” for the adults, I call it “Strength Building and Relaxation” because, we’re in the [...]
Welcome, welcome!
Sunday, October 11th, 2009T-5 days until Yoga Teacher Training begins!!
That’s right, ladies and gents, I am starting to train to be a yoga teacher (yogi) at the Yoga Room here in Nashville. I will be getting trained in Iyengar - which means I will get a deep understanding of how to correctly do poses and breath control. How [...]
