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
Nadi Shodhana – a Perfect Breath Practice Just for You
Nadi Shodhana, or alternate nostril breathing, is such a simple yet powerful practice with many benefits for both your mind and body. It’s a wonderful way to calm your nervous
Drink Golden Milk to Stay Golden in Life
Golden Milk is a warm, nourishing drink made from turmeric, milk (or plant-based milk), and other spices like cinnamon, ginger, and black pepper. It’s a staple in Ayurveda, where it’s
Exploring the nanocosm – our deeply connected subtle being
As years go by our yoga practice tends to get more and more sublte. When we start out, we engage big muscles and move them in large, sometimes, hamhanded ways.
Ojas – The key to a vibrant healthy life
In Ayurveda, ojas is considered the essence of vitality and immunity. It represents the purest form of energy produced from the digestion of food, experiences, and emotions. Ojas is thought
The End of a (Somewhat Brief) Era
The yoga studio I have been teaching at in San Anselmo for the last two years is closing their physical location and going to an online only model. It’s a
Teaching Yoga in Prison
Teaching Yoga in Prison: A Path to Rehabilitation Some of you may know that I teach yoga in prison to the incarcerated. Once a week, I’m at San Quentin, and
Big Change to Sunday Mornings
Starting on May 26, my Sunday morning yoga classes will be held at the San Geronimo Valley Community Center (no longer at the Woodacre Improvement Club). The SGVCC offers a
Living the Sattvic lifestyle
Living the sattvic lifestyle Living the sattvic lifestyle What is Sattva? In Ayurveda, Sattva is one of the three essential qualities or “gunas” that influence the nature of all living
Anatomy Geek Safe Space: You, Your Neurons & Neuroplasticity
Just in case you are not one the fortunate ones who receive my monthly newsletter (you can sign up for it back only homepage), I present to you this Anatomy
After a meal, take a walk
Walking after a meal is next level self care. In Ayurveda there is a recommendation to take at least 100 steps after eating, but if you can make that into
Signs that you’re on the right track
One way to tell if we are eating in a healthful manner is to notice how we feel after we eat. Ideally you will feel:
Eat with a calm mind
We’ve probably all eaten a meal or snacks while angry, sad, arguing, or whatnot. We also probably know that doing so leads to a less than stellar dining experience. So,
How much to eat at a meal?
Our sense of how much to eat can be affected by many things. We eat very little when trying to lose weight. We eat massive amounts of protein when we
Eat at regular meal times
In Ayurveda, it is suggested that we eat 3 meals a day and avoid snacking. The timing of the meals is important and can vary from individual to individual. Eating
Eat cooked, warm foods
Warm cooked foods are easiest for our body’s to digest, so we are getting a nourishment boost even before we put the food in our mouth. In our belly, we
Daily Routines Just for You!
In Ayurveda, the traditional system of medicine from India, the concept of doshas is central to understanding an individual’s constitution and health. There are three doshas which are Vata, Pitta,
Feel the intensi-tea! Teas to stoke your digestive fire
When our digestive fire (Agni) is burning well our body gets the most nourishment from what we eat and drink. Like a campfire, early in the morning our Agni may
New Class on Wednesday Mornings!
Starting February 28, I’ll be teaching a 9AM class at Yoga & Wellness. So, that’s two times a week you can catch me at Y&W (also on Monday mornings), and
Yummy cooked apples, a perfect winter breakfast for you!
Whenever it’s cold or wet outside, I have a go-to breakfast recipe that is super easy and requires very few ingredients. Stove top cooked apples are warm, flavorful, stimulating to
Tuesday Classes are Cancelled
In 2024 I am embarking on a new adventure, earring my Yoga Therapy credential! This is a multi year program with lots of coursework involved, and I already feel the
Yoga for Blissful Sleep, 4 Wednesdays at Yoga & Wellness, San Anselmo
I’m so happy to announce my new class on Wednesday evenings 6PM at Yoga & Wellness in San Anselmo beginning on January 17th! Join us for a unique yoga journey!
Settle that belly! A simple Kitchari recipe for a digestive reset
The holidays are known for feasting, food, sweets, and treats. After the festivities it may be time to bring in some simple foods and bring in some peace to our
Good Sleep : Yoga supports sleep & here are some tips for you
Sleep, beautiful sleep! Sleep feels amazing because it’s the ultimate reset button for our body and mind. After a long day, crawling into bed is like plugging yourself into the
