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Yoga is a blessing for those of us recovering from trauma or going through difficult times. Here we find healing and peace, here we see a path towards a more joyful life.
I focus on holistic healing and self-care through classic yoga asana, movement, breath work, and meditation.
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Yoga Sutra 1.2 ~ What is yoga?
The ancient roots of yoga go far beyond physical postures. At its heart, yoga is a practice of mental stillness

Yoga: A Life-Changing Tool for Healing from Substance Abuse
Much of my yoga teaching is with incarcerated people in prison and juvenile detention, and when working with that population there is a strong current of substance abuse. Sometimes it’s

Yamas ~ Yoga’s Ethical Guidance for Liberation
Now seems like an auspicious time to revisit the basic concepts of ethics. One of the foundational texts in yoga is the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. It was most likely

Navigating the Change of Seasons
Are you feeling a bit scattered or restless as the winter sets in? You’re not alone.

Vihara: Ancient Wisdom Wants You to Live Well
Have you ever wondered why some people just seem to glow with health and happiness? Let me introduce you to a concept from Ayurveda called vihara. This isn’t about complicated

Reclining Hero’s Pose – a Supported Deep Backbend
Backbends can do wonders for your body and mind, and they’re a perfect way to energize your practice. When you stretch into a backbend, you’re opening up your chest and

Find Your Dosha with an Ayurvedic Assessment
Understanding your dosha and how it shapes your body, mind, and daily life can unlock powerful insights into feeling your best.

How to do Abhyanga (Self Oil Massage) Without Breaking Your Neck
Abhyanga, self-massage with oil, is pretty much just what it sounds like. You massage your self with oil. Seem simple enough, but one of the first reactions I often hear is “OMG i’m going to get oil all over the house” and especially people worry about slipping on an oily bathroom floor or shower. Trust, me there are simple ways to make abhyanga work for you.

Spine Health & Scoliosis Yoga Practice
Even mild scoliotic curvature of the spine can have subtle yet significant impacts on overall well-being both physically as well as energetically. Yoga can help!

Learning to Notice: The Subtle Power of Awareness
One of the most profound gifts yoga offers is the ability to truly notice what’s going on inside us. At first glance, this may seem simple—maybe we notice tension in

Oh, the Wonders (& Tragedies) of Your Colon!
Five fascinating facts about the human colon: Yoga & Your Large Intestine Yoga can be a powerful support for colon health in several ways, helping us stay regular, reducing stress,

A Short Pratice to Send You Off to Blissful Slumber
About 30% of American’s don’t get enough quality sleep and a lot of those folks either have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. A portion of people can’t sleep due