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Are You Woke?
I was talking with my friend about how everybody is supposedly woke. I got to thinking about what being woke really means. It’s about becoming more conscious and aware that there’s more going on than meets the eye. It requires digging deeper into yourself and the...
Appreciation – A Path to Happiness
People are quick to complain and talk about the bad things that happen, but they’re not so quick to express appreciation. I don’t know about you, but it feels especially good when someone takes time to express appreciation for something I did. So, when it happens,...
6 Poses to Prep for Crow Pose
Preparing for Crow Pose Bhakasana or Crow Pose is one of those postures that can seem impossible to get into when you’re first learning it. For one, you need to build strength in your core and upper body, while also developing flexibility in your spine. Then, you have...
What Yoga Taught Me About Letting Go
If you’ve practiced yoga for a while you’ve had a nemesis pose. That pose that you just can’t get. It’s like your body (or your mind) just can’t work it out no matter what you try. During my early years of yoga, my nemesis pose was Crow. I’d sit on mat watching other...
Unusual Advice For Improving Your Yoga Practice
As a yoga teacher, a common question I get is – How can I improve my yoga practice? One less obvious answer is to Be Curious. Curiosity may have killed the cat, but it’s essential if you want to get better on your yoga mat. Be Curious While yoga may seem...
Are you using technology or is it using you?
The other day I was in the park enjoying an amazingly beautiful day. I passed a small group and noticed that every single person was staring at a cell phone. I thought man, they’re missing it. So engrossed with their phones, they barely seemed to notice the beautiful...