It is often after a long and challenging practice that I find myself lost in the post-yoga buzz. A combination of intense and still flowing energy, physical sensations, sweat, a wide range of thoughts, heat, sometimes tears, and all of the feelings that can be cultivated with practice completely take over. We come face to … Continue reading Truth and Illusion
Ashtanga Yoga
A Catalyst for Change
Looking back at the times I was the most lost, the most broken and damaged I have ever felt, I remember feeling like it would never end. It is so easy to swim in despair and stay there......and more importantly, on some level, want to stay there. As humans, we are so good at adapting … Continue reading A Catalyst for Change
The Answer is Experience
"What is the point?" An exasperated student asked herself this when she was first introduced to the Ashtanga method of Yoga Asana (physical postures). Depending on how one is exposed to this method or the expectations of yoga the student already has, it can feel very fast, quite vigorous, and for some unnecessarily challenging. This … Continue reading The Answer is Experience
The Evolution of Self-Discovery
It has been almost two years since my last post and with good reason. The journey that practicing yoga can take us on is immeasurable and one can often feel lost several times before a meaningful path is revealed.11 years ago I just wanted a shift. I had no idea where this journey would take … Continue reading The Evolution of Self-Discovery
This is my practice.
Three of the greatest gifts I have received as an Ashtanga practitioner and Ashtanga teacher are these amazing human beings I am standing with here. I treasure each of them tremendously. It is Taylor Hunt who ultimately brought us all together and I am and will be forever grateful. Taylor Hunt is my teacher. Before … Continue reading This is my practice.
What is Ashtanga Yoga anyway???
Join me THIS Saturday at 5 Points Local for an Ashtanga Yoga Method Workshop to find out!!! We'll explore a bit of the history and the philosophy along with a deep dive into the method of Ashtanga Yoga. Broaden your understanding, deepen your own practice and enhance your overall experience of yoga. Register online today … Continue reading What is Ashtanga Yoga anyway???
This week with V…
We're kicking off Full Primary Led at Hamsa School of Yoga and Ayurveda this Saturday, the 29th with the final installment of our Beginners Ashtanga Series from 9am - 11am...only $35 to join us!!! Beginning the following Saturday, May 6th from 8am to 930am, join V for Primary Led every weekend!!! Check out hamsayogaschool.com/classes for … Continue reading This week with V…
HLbV Schedule at 5 Points Local
HLbV Schedule at 5 Points Local Join me every week at 5 Points Local during the following times: Ashtanga Yoga on Tuesdays from 6pm - 715pm & Saturdays from 8am - 930am *$15 Drop-in or buy any one of the studio's class passes ($65 for 5 Classes, $100 for 10 Classes or $200 for 20 … Continue reading HLbV Schedule at 5 Points Local
Be Careful of Your Words
Too important not to share... "Be careful of how you talk to yourself." -Taylor Hunt Marichyasana C (and all super deep twisting postures) was a posture I didn't ever really try to find. Thoughts about my body's ability (or inability) to do certain things kept me in very comfortable modifications for years. Taylor blew … Continue reading Be Careful of Your Words
Ashtanga is coming to 5 Points Local!
Join me on Tuesday nights beginning March 1st from 545p - 7p for Ashtanga - Modified Led Primary at 5 Points Local! Ashtanga is a traditional yoga practice which includes a set sequence of postures beginning with sun salutations to heat up the body followed by a series of standing postures, seated postures, back-bends and … Continue reading Ashtanga is coming to 5 Points Local!
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