Just as reptiles shed their many layers of skin human beings have a similar potential to shed layers our spirit and self realization as we become more enlightened. These layers we have are a part of us united at the core by spirit. Each layer is distinct spiraling out from …
I had been so stressed about teaching my first real yoga class with strangers. I had been thinking about this day for weeks now. I knew it was coming. I kept practicing and practicing with friends and family. Finally the day came, and I woke up feeling good. Surprisingly, I …
Becoming a Yoga instructor is alot more of challenge to me than I ever thought it would be. It is quite humbling. I am teaching my first official class this Thursday. Now, yes, I have been teaching my practicum classes ever since I got home from my Yoga Teacher Training …
My last blog post was about the 1st of 8 aspects or limbs of Yoga, Yamas. This blog is going into the 2nd limb of Yoga, Niyamas. The Yamas and Niyamas are similar limbs with the main difference being the first limb consists of ethics and the second limb are …
In yoga Philosophy, The Yoga Sutra’s by Patanjali, there are various teachings called The Eight Limbs of Yoga. The first one of the eight is called Yamas. Yamas can be described as human ethics, similar in ways to the 10 commandments, except there are 5 Yamas. In fact the following …
We just past summer solstice a couple of weeks ago. What does that mean? Well the season has changed and it is officially summer. Time to cool down and slow down, maybe take a swim. The changing of seasons can be a tough change for our bodies to acclimate to. …
I’M BACK!!!!! It was truly amazing. Parents, send your kids to Yoga Teacher Training instead of College. They will get more out of it. But seriously, it was life altering. I have a few more writing projects to complete, some practicum hours to fulfill, and a elective project to create …
I introduced Sharky to the class for the first time. He was wearing a Hawaiian Lei and sat in on the class. This morning was so exciting! I got to teach my first hour long Yoga class to everyone! We all have complete complete artistic, creative ability when creating our …
I can’t believe that there is only 1 week left at the Yoga Teacher Training! I have to admit, people were right when they said that this will change my life. I have become so much more conscious in so many ways. I feel inspired and so alive and healthy. …
My new friend Daniella from Virginia My bed and canopy My ceremonial tiki hut from Timor Anatomy lesson Morning Yoga Practice We decorate our shrine and spaces with flowers we pick daily with love My new friend Donae from Wala Wala Wahington Every meal starts with holding hands and giving …