I've worked in the yoga "business" for about fifteen years. In addition to being a teacher, I've managed teachers, administrated studios, and run teacher trainings. So I've seen a lot…
His name is Chad. He's a lanky black cat with bright green eyes and he came into my parents' lives about three years ago. My parents have a farm in…
In the man-made world of stuff, breaking something doesn't make it stronger. It just, well, breaks. You drop a plate, it shatters, and no matter how well you glue it,…
If you have decided to create and host a teacher training, where you host the training is vitally important. Not only will you have to take into account logistical considerations (ie:…
At the yoga center where I sometimes teach in New York City, a woman called wanting to register for a four-week introduction to yoga course. She asked to speak to…
Sperm donors aren't dads. "They're donors," says my counsellor. "They're not Dads. Now, your kid may have a dad, someone whom you meet, and who becomes a parent. That may…
Have you ever wondered what will improve your sport performance or prevent sport-related injuries? Doing more of our desired activity may seem like the obvious answer. For example, if we…
Many people have heard that yoga reduces stress, but there's real science behind it. Of course, any time you increase the heart rate (like with a few chaturangas), your body…
This is a blog in a series called, "Doing It Alone," to share some of the trials and tribulations of my attempts in 2017 to get pregnant as a single…
This is the first installation in a series called, "Doing It Alone," to share some of the trials and tribulations of my attempts in 2017 to get pregnant as a…
You’ve probably attended a yoga class. Practiced prenatal yoga while pregnant. Maybe you even took your baby to a “mommy & me” yoga session or two after your little one arrived. But…
Last month we took a look at the effects that sitting for long periods of time can have on the body. I shared a simple yoga sequence to help alleviate…
