Let’s set the record straight:
You do not become a stiff, creaky, immobile version of yourself the moment you turn 40.
That’s not science. That’s a story—and one I’ve seen too many women believe before they ever roll out their mat.
But here’s the truth...
Flexibility does shift as we age, but not ...
Let’s talk backbends.
For years, I thought I was doing them “right.” I’d push my hips forward, throw my chest back, and hope for the best. And while that might look like a backbend from the outside, inside? My low back was screaming.
It took time, study, and some major trial and error to learn how...
How immersive yoga retreats create real breakthroughs
There’s something wild and powerful that happens when you leave your everyday routine behind.
Suddenly, your nervous system settles in a way that it never does when you’re at home juggling laundry, deadlines, and dinner plans. You breathe diffe...
Mother’s Day isn’t just a day for flowers and cards—it’s a powerful reminder of how much moms give, and how rarely they take time to receive.
If you’re a mom, you probably know exactly what I mean. You spend so much time holding everyone else together, you forget to hold space for yourself. That’s ...
I’m sitting at my desk, procrastinating. I know I need to step onto my mat, but the resistance is real today—almost palpable.
I’m sore. I’m tired. I don’t want to.
But I also know I will.
Because saying yes to my practice today means saying yes to a better day. A day where I have more energy for ...
Forearm Balance (Pincha Mayurasana) is one of those poses that can feel either effortless or impossible—and if you’ve been struggling, chances are it’s not a strength issue, but an alignment issue.
Finding your line in Forearm Balance is the key to staying upright without fighting for balance. If y...
Handstands can feel like an endless puzzle—one day, everything clicks, and the next, you're toppling over like a domino.
But here’s the thing: Most handstand struggles boil down to a handful of common mistakes. Fix these, and you’ll see massive progress.
Let’s break them down and, more important...
There’s something powerful about reaching midlife. It’s like the noise of expectations starts to fade, and you feel this pull to step into who you truly are. I've found it’s not about clinging to youth—it’s about discovering more clarity, confidence, and connection with yourself.
Lately, when I cat...
If you’ve ever thought, “I wish I had started yoga sooner,” let me stop you right there.
The best time to practice yoga isn’t in your 20s. It’s right now—in your midlife years, when you’ve become a woman of a "certain age."
I get it. You see those 20-somethings in yoga class—their bodies are new, ...
Props in yoga get a bad rap. Somewhere along the line, people started thinking that using a block, strap, or bolster means you’re “not good enough” at yoga. And, starting my practice with a Bikram Yoga background where props of any kind are not allowed, I know it took me some time to come around to ...
When I arrived at my first yoga class ever in 2005 it was a whim of a 28-year old wishing to feel lighter for a dance audition I had the next day.Â
But, I caught the yoga 'bug,' or addiction, pretty quickly and developed insane flexibility.Â
My back bend was crazy deep and my pride and joy.Â
Fast...
I don't know about you, but the holiday season can knock me right off my center of peace and calm without even realizing that I'm out of sync with myself.Â
So, if you're feeling yoga deprived because you truly do not have the time, I've created a super simple sequence just for you that will relax y...