Lessons from “Sandy” on Letting Go
Born and raised a Jersey Girl, my heart goes out to the people of my home state at this time of devastation. Summers at the shore were when my favorite memories were made, so when I discovered that our home there had been flooded, I was crestfallen. To drive down our street in Manasquan and see the contents of my neighbor’s houses strewn across the sidewalks, and then watch my own possessions pile up beside theirs, encouraged me to mediate on all the stuff we hold onto. (I’m not talking about Read more [...]
Fear-less Meditation
After 10 years on the meditation path, fear is the last thing I associate with my morning cushion sitting. However, that first time I sat still, in silence? The scariest 5 minutes of being with my thoughts ever. It was difficult for me to meditate; I constantly thought i was doing it wrong, and I got antsy. The worst part: I didn’t want to confront the things that came up when I was still and my mind was quiet. I finally realized, however, that in order to move forward, we need to confront Read more [...]
FEARLESS FOCUS
As a practitioner, and teacher of mindfulness, I've seen firsthand how one of our biggest obstacles on the mat, and in real life, is focus. We flow though our practice and mentally run down our to-list, wonder if our partner is still mad from the argument that happened last night, and check out the cute girl's latest purchase from Lululemon, on the mat across the room. We try to do more than we can in the 24 hours we're given, so we half-listen to our kids as they tell us about their day- while Read more [...]
Fearless Flexibility
I LOVE getting your emails, and want to thank Brianna for sending in this week’s inspiration for “Fearless Friday.” She asked a question I hear all the time from friends who have never done yoga: “How can I get more flexible?”
Luckily, it’s very simple, and I tell you the “secret” here:
FEARLESS INSPIRATION
Lorie wrote in asking for inspiration, to get back that "I can climb a mountain," enthusiasm about exercise- so here's what I do to keep my butt on the mat, in the saddle, and off the couch.
Here's a quick 5 minute sequence to get you going:
Leave a comment below, and let us know how you stay inspired- and please share this with anyone you think might need a little nudge off the couch.
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Fearless at 40!
Staring at the screen here, part of me could write an entire soliliquey about turning 40- the lessons learned, the things I might change if offered the chance for a "do-over," and ways in which my face and body are changing that I have no control.
Instead, I want to celebrate that I'm psyched about turning 40, and all the amazing things I look forward to in my next 40 years on earth. I may be sporting more wrinkles and rolls than I'd like to, and have made a few less than stellar relationship Read more [...]
Breath Don’t Fail Me Now
Week 2 of my Fearless Friday challenge, and this week I'm giving you a tool to use if you were afraid to attempt challenge #1 last week. Fear can be physical or mental, but this tool below will help you overcome either. It's something anyone can do, anywhere and anytime you need it. It only takes about 60 seconds to get out of the fear mindset, and back to "safety." Try it out, and then let us know in the comments below when you think it will come in handy.....
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Fearless Fridays: Handstand
I'm going 21st century for the summer: Vlog's all the way, baby! Enjoy this first post in the Fearless Friday summer challenge...
Here's the intro......
......And here's your first challenge:
Good luck! And leave a comment below to let us know how you did.. Oh, and if you know someone who needs to kick fear to the curb, let them in our little challenge by sharing below. Have a great day! Read more [...]
(Reality) Check Please!
This morning I taught a vinyasa class and one of my favorite students asked me to teach an intense arm balance. Immediately the room became uncomfortable- some sighing in annoyance, and others saying "Oh Crap" under their breath.
It's interesting how people have ingrained feelings toward things they think they can't achieve- yet how facing the reality of what their body is actually capable of on the mat is a huge gateway for them to challenge themselves outside the studio.
Yoga and meditation are Read more [...]
How to Buy a Yoga Mat
15 years ago, I took my first yoga class and borrowed a mat- it smelled like feet and I couldn’t stop thinking about the last person’s sweat touching my face as I folded into child’s pose. I bought a mat on my way out, and haven’t borrowed one since.
Depending on what type of yoga you practice, there are many mats available: eco-friendly, extra thick, travel weight, and anti-bacterial to name a few. Originally, yogis practiced on the floor, but mat choices are now the equivalent of ordering Read more [...]
