Recently I finished a chapter in the book I’m writing on goal setting, touting it’s importance for making progress in any area of your life. I never really thought much about goals until I started practicing yoga; then I was constantly excited about nailing a new pose, or sitting longer in meditation. Many times my […]
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Shape Up For Spring
I don’t know where you live, but we haven’t seen much of the sun in Jersey this year, so I was extremely excited to be outside filming this latest video for you. Yes, spring is the time we start to think about summer, which brings our wandering mind to the beach and possibly fitting into […]
READ MOREThe Ultimate Restorative Heart Opening Pose
Who doesn’t love a good restorative heart-opener? Well here’s some instructions on how to do my favorite restorative yoga pose that will not only open your heart, but also your hips: supported supine bound angle. It’s an incredible way to relax and restore, calm the nervous system, and open up the 5th chakra, the heart […]
READ MOREOff the Mat… Living la Dolce Vita
Last week I returned from spending an incredible two weeks in Italy, where I taught yoga, practiced yoga, hiked the trails of Cinque Terre, and ate more pasta and gelato than should be legal for one person to consume. The trip was nothing short of amazing, but what I’m even more grateful for are the lifestyle upgrades I […]
READ MOREThe Last “Last Hurrah”
I hope you’re having an incredible summer, full of sun, sea, sand, and adventure. I’ve been on vacation all week in Florida and woke up this morning feeling like I’ve had a few too many “last hurrahs.” You know what I mean…. it’s summer, you’re at BBQ’s, bringing the kids for ice cream more often- […]
READ MOREFinding the Good in the Bad
A few weeks ago I went to visit some friends in Richmond VA, (which was just voted the happiest town in America by the way), and fell in love with it. I always like to visit the local yoga studio when in a new town, and my friend recommended taking an ashtanga class. I hadn’t practiced […]
READ MOREWhy You Always “Get What You Need”
“Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck.” ~Dalai Lama This morning I was in a rush. I normally make a huge effort to move throughout my day with ease, however after teaching a private and taking a leisurely yoga class, I felt “behind” on my work and didn’t […]
READ MORECompassion in Action
Around Valentine’s Day, in yoga classes all over the world, you’ll find teachers sequencing their classes around backbending and heart-opening, with a side of dharma usually relating to the heart chakra, love, or one of the four immeasurables- compassion. Why? Because it’s hard to be practice love and compassion toward others with a heart that’s […]
READ MOREThe Best Gift To Give This Season
I usually start my holiday shopping in early November, way before there is any chance of getting trampled to save a dollar, and no worries that they’ll run out of gift boxes. I go out of my way to buy thoughtful presents for each person on my list, something I know they will love and […]
READ MOREMy Favorite Yoga “Off The Mat”
Gratitude: [n] a feeling of thankfulness and appreciation. If you’d asked me, when I first started practicing yoga 17 years ago, what I wanted to get out of my time on the mat, I would have focused solely on the physical aspect of overcoming a knee injury. Now? I practice yoga and meditation so that I […]
READ MOREThis Completely Changed How I View My Body
“Enjoy your body, use it every way you can…don’t be afraid of it, or what other people think of it, it’s the greatest instrument you’ll ever own..” –Baz Luhrmann I’ve been practicing and teaching yoga now for over 15 years, and one of the most important lessons I’ve learned is that life really is one […]
READ MORELessons 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 […]
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