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beginning yoga

Bolsters, Blocks, and Blankets – Oh My! Yoga Props: Explained

Walking into a yoga studio can be an overwhelming experience. It is a new space with new people, and potentially a new practice. Often, there are also props in the studio, and you might find those around you grabbing props and not be sure if you want/need them as well. I have attended classes where...

Yoga alignment — Halfway Lift Pose

Halfway lift is part of the sun salutation, so understanding proper alignment is important for your practice because we do a lot of sun salutations in Vinyasa. 🙂 If you practice in a studio with mirrors, it might be helpful to position yourself close to the mirror so that you can check your alignment (even...

How often to practice?

A common question I field in my Beginner’s Workshops is how often to practice yoga. While there is no standard recommendation, here’s my take. Hope to have you join me for class soon! Further, if you are just starting a yoga practice, it’s important that you feel safe in doing so. I put together a...
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