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introducing yoga to others

Why Yoga is for Everyone: The Stretch Myth Debunked.

Amazingly, there are myths and misconceptions around yoga on both sides of the stretch/flexibility coin! I hear both of these quotes on a weekly basis: ”I’m not flexible enough for yoga.” ”Yoga is just stretching.” Hmm….well, neither of these statements is true, as anyone who practices yoga regularly can attest, but these are common reasons...

My Origin Story

All superheroes have an origin story. Ok, so I’m not a superhero, but when I hold a headstand or crow pose, knowing where I started, I sure feel like one. Ironically, practicing yoga used to make me physically ill. I wanted to practice yoga, but every time I tried I ended up with a migraine...

How my friends from the Girl Scouts changed my week

When I was asked to lead yoga for a group of scouting girls I was beyond excited. I love teaching kid yoga and introducing the idea of a yoga practice to young people. I know the power it can have to change their lives and help them navigate this complicated and not always nice world....