In 2007, I traveled to India to complete my yoga teacher training. I wasn’t sure what to look for in a training program; I just knew I wanted to go to India to do it. I happened upon a course with dates that worked out perfectly for me at the time, and it was reasonably priced. I […]
How to Annoy Your Fitness Instructor
I’ve taught fitness classes since 2002—everything from boot camp to yoga, kickboxing to step—and I’ve seen a lot of nonsense in that group exercise room. Do you want to annoy your fitness instructor? I’m a pretty tolerant instructor, actually: I don’t mind if you come in late as long as you’re respectful, I don’t mind […]
What I Learned From Being Out of Shape
About five years ago, I moved from Denver (where I made a living teaching 21 fitness classes every week, and made a life by doing my own workouts on top of that for fun) to Chile, South America (where it was cold and rainy and, due to some strange circumstances, we were super stressed out). […]
Coconut Pumpkin Chia Pudding
I’m a huge fan of both chia seeds and pudding, and while I’m not pumpkin-spice-crazy I do enjoy a good homemade pumpkin latte or some pumpkin bread. Plus I’m a huge fan of the health benefits offered by pumpkin and squash and I try to put them on my plate as often as possible while […]
The Worst Excuses for Not Doing Yoga
Everyone has an excuse when it comes to why they don’t exercise or try something new. Yoga is no exception. You don’t know if it’s “just not for you” if you don’t try it at least once–and I would say, at least 10 times with different teachers. I was in yoga for a couple of months before […]
How to Spend Less Time Sitting
You go to the gym, so you lead an active lifestyle, right? Maybe. But not so much if the rest of your day is spent sitting. You’ve probably been seeing a lot of headlines lately about how sitting is bad for our health. In fact, “they” (the ones who know these things) are saying that […]
The Importance of a Healthy Morning Routine
How many of us of face the morning by hitting snooze a few times, grumbling and groaning, and downing a cup of coffee while rushing out the door? Is that how you want your whole day to feel? Your morning routine can set the tone for your entire day, especially when it comes to healthy […]
Yoga for Runners on Facebook
I wanted to draw your attention to a group I started on Facebook: Yoga for Runners. My intention here is to build a community of runners and yogis, and especially those people who are interested in developing a yoga practice that aids their running. I’ve been doing both of these activities for years, but it […]
5 Yoga Poses for Core Strength
A balanced yoga practice will strengthen your core and everything else. Remember that your core is so much more than your abs. Your core muscles include those of the pelvic floor, abdominals, back, and even your diaphragm. Therefore, pretty much every pose you do (and every movement you make in general) is going to use them. […]
Yes, You Should Get Paid to Teach Yoga
This post appears on DoYouYoga.com—click the link at the bottom to read the full story! Yes, You Should Get Paid to Teach Yoga Sometimes I hear new teachers say, “I don’t feel like it’s fair to charge for yoga. It should be free and accessible for everyone.” I’ve gone through that same thought process, and […]