My Favorite Yoga Gear
Are you starting a yoga practice or looking to upgrade your gear? Here are some of my favorites: Manduka Pro Yoga Mat is worth every penny. I’ve had mine for over 10 years and it’s in great shape. It’s so thick, you’ll never need extra padding under your knees in all four pose or kneeling lunge. […]
Yoga is NOT a Workout
I see too many yoga students approaching their practice the same way they approach a workout. They push too hard, they breath too hard, they want to feel the ‘burn.’ But Yoga is NOT a workout. The big difference between a workout and a yoga practice lies in the nervous system, which has two halves: […]
The Four Pillars of Wellness
What is wellness? Wellness is a conscious, self-directed and evolving process of achieving full potential. Wellness is multidimensional and holistic, encompassing lifestyle, mental, and spiritual well-being, and the environment. Wellness is positive and affirming. Wellness is an active process through which people become aware of, and make choices toward, a more successful existence. National […]
Fat 101
What is fat? Fat is another word for triglycerides. Triglycerides are three fatty acids and a glycerol. They are found in the blood and provide 60% of the body’s energy needs at rest. Most of your organs run on fat in order to spare glucose for the brain. Triglycerides are a subcategory of lipids. […]