barefoot boot camp

Starting January 13! Mondays & Thursdays. 5:45 – 6:45am Come join us as we kick off our shoes (and boots) and head into a transformative 2014! Build strength and endurance. Develop flexibility in body and mind. Learn to face your challenges with an equal...

Tapas is not just a Spanish appetizer

When I talk about the deeper teachings of yoga, I am not talking about increasing the stretch of your muscles.  And, your digging deep may never result in an intense awakening of any of your chakras. My version of deep is even deeper than that. To me, the deeper...

There is no such thing as “not flexible enough for yoga”

If you can walk, you can do yoga. And even if you can’t walk, you can do yoga. I love this time of year because of all the holiday parties. My husband and I make the rounds to see friends and family, and an extended network of neighbors and acquaintances...

Iyengar: Transforming darkness into light @ age 95

This weekend marks the 95th birthday of our beloved yoga teacher and guru, BKS Iyengar. I never thought I’d call anyone “guru.” But this man and his teachings have helped me in such a profound way, that he certainly qualifies for the title....

Precision & practice

Last week in class, a student asked me if I had been a Girl Scout growing up.  She said she wondered this because of the precise instructions I use when I’m teaching yoga. Her question made me chuckle — because unless you count eating an entire box of Thin Mints...