I recently was asked to write a short piece for Yoga Samachar, the US Iyengar Yoga Magazine published by IYNAUS, which recently moved from print to be an online publication. The original piece was more rambling, so this reflects a lot of editing... but here it is: the final article. In the tender glow of … Continue reading Uplifting Queer and Trans Folks in our Yoga Spaces
Sequence from Yoga for Neck and Shoulders Workshop
I was amazed -shocked even- to see one of my students, who has come to class regularly with me for years, after Sunday's Neck and Shoulder workshop. She has a very bright and loving spirit, and also like many elders, has a deep thoracic kyphosis, meaning her upper back and shoulders round forward, so she … Continue reading Sequence from Yoga for Neck and Shoulders Workshop
Yoga and Your Pelvic Floor
Last summer, I attended Leslie Howard's Yoga for the Pelvic Floor Teacher Training, and though I knew it would be inspiring, I didn't realize how the training would completely change the way I think about the pelvic floor and it's context, the greater body and self. Most current cultural beliefs on pelvic floor --and even the … Continue reading Yoga and Your Pelvic Floor
Deepening Alignment: Yoga Workshop with Avery Kalapa in West Virginia!
Most yoga students know alignment is important, but what IS “good alignment,” and how can you use this awareness to get the most out of your practice? In this fun, experiential afternoon workshop, we will explore what is “neutral:” the archetype of key asanas (poses), through the lens of their functional anatomical architecture as well … Continue reading Deepening Alignment: Yoga Workshop with Avery Kalapa in West Virginia!
feel powerful!
presence -- humility -- power -- focus --rejuvenation -- pleasureful release! Located in Nob Hill, Albuquerque NM January Special: Bring a friend new to the class for FREE!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
Yummm.... Ready for 2014!!
Yoga for Hot Sex // Relaxation for Pleasure and Orgasm
Join me for 2 special mini-workshops at Self Serve Sexuality Resource Center! Wed Oct 30, 2013: YOGA FOR HOT SEX Wed Nov 13, 2013: RELAXATION FOR PLEASURE & ORGASM Both classes are 7:30-9pm at the Self Serve Store in Nob Hill, Albuquerque. Preregister HERE or call 505-265-5815. Yoga practice can create access to your ability to feel what is happening … Continue reading Yoga for Hot Sex // Relaxation for Pleasure and Orgasm
Fall News: Partner Yoga and Some New Classes!
Emily and I will be teaching a fun, playful, yummy Partner Yoga Workshop Saturday, Oct 19th 2-5pm at High Desert Yoga. What could be a better way to spend an afternoon than with nourishing, grounding, playful, delicious assisted poses? Practicing with a partner is one of the most effective ways to experience the aim and … Continue reading Fall News: Partner Yoga and Some New Classes!
Favorite Teachers
In the next month or so two of my most beloved teachers are visiting Albuquerque. In my experience it is a rare and profound opportunity to study with truly great teachers, and even if the Iyengar method isn't your route into this work, I sense you'd get a lot from any amount with Francois, or … Continue reading Favorite Teachers
Urdva Hastasana Saves the Day
Delightful, today, to feel the upward rise, like the reach of a candle flame, so deep in my center. I was practicing Urdva Hastasana, or "Upward arms pose." Tadasana, with arms raised high, heads of the humerus (upper arm bones), outer heads of the femurs, or greater trochanters (top of the thigh bones) and center … Continue reading Urdva Hastasana Saves the Day