As a yoga teacher, one of the most common issues I see students grapple with is finding stability – whether it's in a foundational standing pose, a standing balance, or the exhilarating journey upside down. We often focus on external alignment cues, like engage the hips and ground the feet but there's a powerful internal tool, that can profoundly transform your practice: Uddiyana Bandha.

Mobility helps you:

✅ Reduce knee, hip, foot, and low back pain

✅ Improve posture, balance, and confidence

✅ Move better on stairs, trails, and uneven ground

✅ Stay active and independent as you age

Breath work or Pranayama is one of the best tools yoga has to offer. Breathing techniques can be used to calm our bodies, minds, and emotions

If you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or frustrated with where you are, the problem isn't you. The problem is the power you give to other people. Two simple words—Let Them—will set you free. Free from the opinions, drama, and judgments of others.

The hips are central to many movements, acting as a bridge between the upper and lower body. Good hip mobility allows for smoother, more efficient movement in activities like walking, running, jumping, and squatting.  

Becoming the Love of Your Own Life: A Journey to Self-Acceptance and Fulfillment

We often search for love outside of ourselves—seeking validation, companionship, and happiness in others. But what if the greatest love story of your life was the one you built with yourself? Being the love of your own life isn’t about rejecting relationships or isolating yourself; it’s about cultivating a deep, unconditional love for who you are. When you truly embrace and appreciate yourself, every other relationship in your life benefits.

Strength training has been shown to counteract many of the negative effects of menopause, offering both physical and psychological benefits including: Increased Bone Density, Improved Metabolism, Prevention of Muscle Loss (Sarcopenia), & Better Cardiovascular Health.

As a yoga teacher, I believe that their are aspects of the yoga practice that can set you up for a relaxed holiday season including: physical practice, breath work, mindfulness, & mindset.

From cherishing moments spent with loved ones to enjoying comforting holiday treats, the practice of gratitude allows us to appreciate life’s simple pleasures. Gratitude can improve our mental health, sleep quality, and self esteem.

How to Use Yoga to Relieve and Prevent Low Back Pain

Many people start their yoga journey seeking relief from lower back pain, but “there is not a one size fits all approach for everybody” according to Jason Crandell

Although yoga is most commonly thought of as a physical practice, yoga is an entire system that includes physical postures (asanas), breathing techniques (pranayama), meditation, and philosophical principles, called The Eight Limbs of Yoga created by the famous sage, Patanjali.

Here are some tips for healing yourself with Reiki Level 1:

Find a quiet place where you will not be disturbed.

Put on Reiki Music easily found on Youtube.

Sit or lie down in a comfortable position.

Close your eyes and take a few deep breaths as you settle into total relaxation.

I was recently certified in Reiki level 1, self healing and Reiki level 2, the ability to heal others.  I had experienced Reiki healing from Reiki Master, Amy Kaufman , and I was curios about the process. I was a bit skeptical at the beginning and wanted to know “I Reiki Real? The whole experience was so amazing, I wanted to share it with all of YOU! 

If you are ready to try yoga, but you have NO IDEA how it works, this guide is for YOU!

Many of us have taken fitness and yoga classes at a gym. Whether it is a fancy studio or basic weight training club, these facilities provide an awesome service, especially during the colder months of the year. However, when the weather gets warmer, there is nothing quite as wonderful as working out in the beautiful outdoors!

However, yoga is a versatile activity that can complement your existing fitness routine in numerous ways. Not only can yoga improve strength, balance, and flexibility, but it can also alleviate pain and stress and enhance your overall health, including mental, physical, and emotional well-being.

Try Seated Crow Pose to activate your core, strengthen your hips, balance, and find your crow shape.

I have now been teaching for over 10 years and one of the main issues that keep students from coming to yoga is wrist and shoulder pain. These issues can be chronic i.e. osteoarthritis or they can be acute i.e. broken elbow. The good news is, none of these problems need to prevent you from practicing yoga.