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I’m a Yoga Teacher, not a Yoga Instructor

By admin On August 9, 2017 · 1 Comment
This blog is the kickoff of my worldwide campaign to discontinue the use of the word instructor as the title used to describe professionals in the world of yoga. An instructor directs or instructs someone to do something. A teacher imparts knowledge and understanding of a subject. As a student of yoga, the subject is [...]
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What’cha Thinkin’ About?

By admin On October 12, 2015 · Add Comment
“The quality of your life is determined by the focus of your attention.” – Cheri Huber This quote by Zen Buddhist Monk Cheri Huber is such a powerful one because it is so empowering. I consider myself a world class stewer. I can take a negative event and hold onto it, stewing about it for [...]
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Trikonasana / Triangle

By admin On July 29, 2014 · Add Comment
Trikonasana can be a challenging posture, especially if we pay close attention to alignment principles.  In the video below I break down alignment for trikonasana in a way that I hope you find helpful!  
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50? When did this happen?

By admin On June 1, 2014 · Add Comment
Transitioning into the 50+ club has been quite the experience, and has been accompanied by a few other milestones. It’s my first birthday without a parent around to wish me a happy one in that way that only a parent can, reminding me of their unconditional love. Been thinking a lot about mom, dad and [...]
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Lessons from a Mallard about Uncertainty and Worry

By admin On May 21, 2013 · Add Comment
Around the middle of April I started to stress out about my living situation.  I needed to find a place to live in Chicago. As I looked at the apartment applications a knot would form in my stomach.  Previous landlord??? My previous legitimate landlord was in 1996.  I don’t know if he’s even still alive.  [...]
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Tired of Your Sticky Mat? Try a Yoga Rug

By admin On March 2, 2013 · Add Comment
After many years of practicing on my sticky mat, I became quite attached to it. Literally. One of the great advantages of using a sticky mat during our asana practice is the traction it provides. Isn’t it wonderful to come into down dog and press the hands and feet away, using that connection to the [...]
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Can we Stay Warmer and Healthier this Winter?

By admin On December 19, 2012 · Add Comment
As winter approaches and the days get shorter and colder, I am reminded that I am just not a cold weather person.   I easily get chilled to the bone, and it seems like my hands and feet don’t thaw out until spring. “What am I doing in Chicago???”, I ruminate.  In an earlier blog post [...]
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Is Chair Yoga Really Yoga?

By admin On December 5, 2012 · Add Comment
The short answer is an emphatic YES! A chair is nothing more than another prop, like a mat, block or strap.  Props help us be in postures more comfortably. They help keep us safe, and sometimes are an essential part of a yoga practice. Okay, here’s a pop quiz.  Take a look at the two [...]
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Integrating Breath and Movement

By admin On November 25, 2012 · Add Comment
Students ask me why the breath is so important in yoga.  The simple answer is, if the breath is relaxed, the body will be relaxed.  If the breath is strained or tense, the body will be tense, counter to the intent of a yoga practice.  When teachers say “and breathe…..” what they are really saying [...]
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7-day Fall Detox – A Love Story

By admin On November 7, 2012 · Add Comment
I recently completed a 7-day Ayurvedic Fall Detox.  The experience was fantastic, and I encourage you, with all the zeal of a convert, to give it a try if you have the opportunity.  (Yes, this was my first one.) This detox, based on Ayurveda, traditional Indian medicine and health care, calls for dietary changes along [...]
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