"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
Challenges
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.
A Thought on Avoiding Injury in Fitness
Build a strong foundation by easing your way into any new activity...slowly, with consistency but also with sufficient periods of rest and recovery. Find that place between ease and effort. Challenge yourself to reach your edge but never push past it. Learn your body's signals of over-exertion and pain and pull back, modify, adjust or … Continue reading A Thought on Avoiding Injury in Fitness
A Thought on Self-Empowerment
Having an internal motivation such as feeling healthy and strong, having enough energy to play and be active, living long enough to see your kids grow up or just feeling good about yourself every day is significantly more impactful than aiming for a goal that sits on the surface. Consider trading in the external focus … Continue reading A Thought on Self-Empowerment
Exploring Transitions
Exploring Transitions Many of us spend most of our time completely focused on an event, a goal, a challenge or an accomplishment but how often do we pay attention to the time in between those experiences? Staying focused on an event of any sort can certainly help you achieve your goals while in the process … Continue reading Exploring Transitions
Visualize Your Success
Visualize Your Success The words in the picture shown above and below were typed out by me two to three years ago. At the time, nothing written on that piece of paper was true. I was miserable at work and I knew I didn’t belong there. I was physically sick more often than not when … Continue reading Visualize Your Success
Darn This Sweet Tooth!
As my schedule continues to change and I fill my days and weeks with more and more activities, I find that I'm making less time for things that I still truly enjoy. One of which was keeping my house clean and in order but I'll keep working on that. The other is writing this blog … Continue reading Darn This Sweet Tooth!
Starting over again…
Starting over again... Going through the last few weeks, I realized that I’m not alone in feeling a little bit stagnant in some of the changes I’ve been trying to make for myself this year. I have new goals and aspirations and I’m in a period of evaluation that I think others may relate to … Continue reading Starting over again…
Get Your MIND Right!
Get Your MIND Right! This is a favorite saying at Octane Athletic Performance and is literally part of the writing on the wall when we come in for the challenge of each workout. It’s the perfect reminder that in order to get the most out of anything we do in there, we have to have … Continue reading Get Your MIND Right!
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