confessions of a [newer] yoga teacher

Since I got certified to teach group fitness back in 2008, I’ve had quite a few classes under my belt: Zumba, Spin, Step, BODYPUMP, treadmill classes, weight circuits, stretch, aqua fitness, dance cardio, barre, etc. A LOT of hilarious things and fails have happened. There was that one time when the mic broke, and I…

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Flow and Burn yoga-inspired strength workout

Hi friends! How are you?? How’s the day going so far? What day is it? What is happening?? I seriously feel like it’s Monday, and the weekend is basically tomorrow. (<— Stoked about this fact.) Confused: party of one. During the pre-moving insanity, I’m even more grateful for bursts of activity, meditation, and workouts to…

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Yoga flow strength workout

This post is sponsored by Gap Factory GapFit. Hi friends! Hope you’re having a wonderful morning. Today, I have another all-new workout for ya: yoga strength! It’s a bodyweight workout you can do at home to increase strength, balance and flexibility. Yoga Flow Strength Workout When I get in at-home workouts, they very often look…

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Why and how to meditate

Breathe in, breathe out. Wait, if I’m thinking about breathing, I’m not really mediating. Shoot. Silence. Think of silence. What are we having for dinner tonight? Oh yeah, lasagna. Stop, be quiet. Meditate. Om shanti. I love when they sing that at the end of yoga class. What time is yoga tomorrow? Be quiet. Meditate.

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Focus On: Power Yoga

As you guys know, I’m a HUGE fan of power yoga. It’s one of my all-time favorite workout loves, and something I always come back to, even after a bit of a hiatus. Right now, I’m on a power yoga high as I’ve been recently reunited with the practice. In Tucson, I’ve had a bit…

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