Most people think backbends are all about flexibility. Well I am here to tell you that is simply not true. Backbends require strength, balance, and confidence. And like all yoga poses, you get out of them what you put into … Continue reading How to Achieve Strong & Sexy Backbends
I was 22 years old when I finally took the plunge and registered for my first yoga teacher training program—a 200-hour training with Kindness Yoga. Every weekend (Friday–Sunday) for four months, all I did was practice yoga asanas and study … Continue reading What I Wish I Knew Before Starting My Yoga Teacher Training
Have you ever attended a yoga class and felt out of your comfort zone? You’re not alone! With so many different types of yoga available, it can be hard to make sense of what type of yoga is right for … Continue reading Common Styles of Yoga Explained
With recent shelter-in-place regulations being put into effect in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, attending in-person yoga classes is no longer an option. However, it is during these uneasy times that practicing yoga and meditation to release … Continue reading Four Everyday Hip-Openers to Try at Home
I have been a yoga teacher for nearly three years now and I have noticed a few common misconceptions about yoga teachers. So I decided it’s time for me to debunk the three most common misunderstandings about what it means … Continue reading Three Common Misconceptions about Yoga Teachers
February 14 is arguably one of the most romantic days of the year. On Valentine’s Day we express love and like to significant others through gifts and flowers. This year I am reminded that it is important to not only … Continue reading Five Heart-Openers to Practice this Valentine’s Day
In Russian culture January 14 is the “old” new year or Старый Новый год (stary novy god). The days between the “new” New Year (January 1) and the “old” New Year (January 14) are a time to celebrate the upcoming … Continue reading What is Yoga Nidra and Why it Should be on Your New Year’s Resolution List
Some people think that if they can’t do a handstand, they failed at yoga somehow. I am here to say that is just not true. Yoga is not about nailing the pose; yoga is about the process. It’s about what … Continue reading How I Fell in Love with Handstands
Today is Yom Kippur and I’ve heard “I’m sorry” from so many people. But not from anyone who has hurt me deeply. And now that I think about it no one who has hurt me deeply has ever really apologized, … Continue reading This is My Forgiveness Letter—Why You Should Write One Too
Today, June 21, 2019, we celebrate the summer solstice—the longest day of the year. For the past few years, June 21 has marked another important day: the International Day of Yoga. So this year, to kick off the official start … Continue reading Five Ways to Take Your Yoga Practice Outside This Summer
