Frequently around a seasonal equinox or solstice, especially the summer solstice, the practice of 108 sun salutations comes around. But why 108 and why sun salutations? 108 is seen as an important and symbolic number for several reasons. 1. The diameter of the sun is 108 times the diameter of the earth. 2. The distance...
Online yoga, virtual yoga, Zoom yoga — yoga at home. This is a new and forced reality for many of us right now with the spread of COVID-19. Studios are closed, and the health and safety of our people is top priority. Yoga is versatile and doesn’t require many “supplies,” so many studios — including...
Fear vs. FactFailureForgiveness We should be our own top cheerleader; however, it seems we are more often our own worst critic. We want to try something or go somewhere or change, but we talk ourselves out of it. And there are 4 F’s that often are the culprit. Fear vs. Fact We set up reasons,...
Working out, practicing yoga, or trying to meditate can be difficult at home. It at least takes practice and time to find a rhythm and routine to diminish and try to overcome distractions. What are the distractions you face the most (childcare, pets, feelings of guilt that you should be doing something else, etc)? Identify,...
It’s also probably the #1 fear of seasoned yogis as well, and yet it’s also something we know is completely natural. It’s not something to be embarrassed about, yet not being embarrassed is also as seemingly impossible as avoiding the fear altogether. Is farting in yoga as common as we think/worry/fear? Well…..yes, yes, it is....
