Everything is closed today. Hopefully everyone is enjoying a full day and evening without the daily pressures that leave us exhausted. The job, the commute, the family, the deadlines and then of course there’s all the new things just added to our To Do list: exercise more, spend less, laugh more, worry less…

Many folks I know have “been meaning to” try yoga. Many others have “been meaning to get back” to yoga. (more…)

As I’ve mentioned in previous entries and in my articles, there are many approaches to learning and practicing the yoga postures.

One of the main differences you may experience is whether the teacher emphasizes holding the poses for several breaths (or several minutes) or leads the class through a steady flow of movements from one pose into the next. In addition, both ways can also have invigorating sequences or calming, restorative sequences. (more…)

I am traveling this week and so my schedule is completely different from my home yoga routine. I try finding a local yoga studio in the closest town in Vermont where I’m staying. No morning classes, which is my preference. Three days go by without any yoga and I start feeling the effects: more tired, eating more, losing the spring in my step. (more…)

Change happens on many levels when you begin a yoga practice.  In my first week of daily yoga I notice the aches and pains - the limitations- of the physical body first. But also how energy moves. My digestion is better- proof that yoga poses massage our internal organs and help the digestive “fires.” (more…)

I am amazed at how quickly I regained my strength and stamina after a winter of low activity. I notice it carrying my suitcase up and down stairs at the airport terminal. I’ve acquired an ease in my movements, no strain. So it is possible, no matter how long ago it’s been for you, and it will be noticeably different- fast.

I used to notice the student’s actual body shape changing after a steady practice of about 3 months. And I’m not just talking about some weight loss, which will naturally happen, but actual muscle tone, strength and flexibility. (more…)

I’ve calculated what it cost to attend yoga classes for one month. I buy passes at four different yoga studios that offer special passes for new students. Fortunately I live in an area with several studios, a luxury I know many folks don’t always have. Cost- $139.

I then buy an additional pass at the studio closest to my home as I quickly realize that getting to class is a major consideration! Additional Cost: $70. (more…)

I recently decided to do a 30 day experiment on myself. Wanting to do some deep cleaning on many levels, I vowed to do daily yoga for 30 days in a row! Well, it turned out to be more like five out of seven days in any given week. Even being highly motivated, it’s difficult to create that regular of a schedule. Life doesn’t always go like clock-work. (more…)