Booklist: Recommended Reading

To read, in my opinion, is a form of self-love. Here’s a small compilation of some yoga books I’ve read (in no particular order). I’ve found them insightful and deeply powerful, and I hope you do too! The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali The Bhagavad Gita The Upanishads Autobiography of a Yogi - Paramaha... Read More

What is a Roll Model® Method or TUF class?

Roll Model® Method or TUF Ball classes use Yoga Tune Up Fitness Balls during the class as the main prop. The balls are grippy and pliable and make excellent tools to self-massage. This type of practice is called SMFR (self myo-fasical release). Your body is covered in different types of fascia an... Read More

What is a TRX Yoga class?

TRX: Total Resistance Exercise - suspension training that has been adapted to many niche disciplines such as HIIT, body weight resistance, pilates, and yoga. TRX Yoga utilizes the straps to help support poses in new ways, like another prop. If you’ve done a little bit of TRX and a little bit of y... Read More

What is yoga nidra?

Yoga nidra, also known as yogic sleep, is a type of yoga which only has one basic requirement: don’t actually fall asleep! Sounds easy, right? Yoga nidra is generally known in the West as guided meditation. It can be imagery or a body scan. Essentially, yoga nidra is designed to be done in a “nes... Read More

What is a yin yoga class?

If you’re asking yourself if yin yoga is even “yoga”, you’d be right in making that inquiry. We generally think of yoga as having origins in India, deep in history. Yin is a Chinese term, and so slightly displaces our thoughts when we think of “yoga”. Yin yoga is a relatively new practice (1970s)... Read More

Mirror, mirror, on the wall?

To see, or not to see, that is the question. But in actuality, to see is to not see. I started off my yoga life with mirrors and have since ended up in places without. I teach in places without. I record in places without. I see the value in mirrors when you’re first starting out. Most people do ... Read More

What is a restorative yoga class?

This type of yoga class is usually a crowd favorite, if you can allow yourself to be immersed in stillness and quietness. Restorative yoga is just that, a yoga class which restores you. It encourages deep relaxation and stress release. It is a restful yoga practice usually supported by several di... Read More

What is a gentle yoga class?

Gentle yoga tends to be a slower and more grounding class, and does not necessarily have any flowing movement like a vinyasa class. It might make sense as a flow or it can be broken into segments. It can include longer restorative-like holds or more challenging holds (read: it’s not always an “ea... Read More

Reiki Information

Allow me to be a conduit for the universal life force energy so we can tap into your body’s natural healing ability and help you enter deep relaxation. Reiki will help improve overall wellbeing, especially if there are other “unknown” issues. (These can be due to stress or spiritual or energy blo... Read More

What is a vinyasa yoga class?

The term vinyasa means “to place in a special way”, often with intention and meaning. A vinyasa class usually involves moving breath-to-movement, every inhale involves a movement (generally opening movements), and every exhale involves a movement (generally closing movements). Every teacher and c... Read More