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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

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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

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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!

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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

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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!

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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

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Yoga for Self Love…?

This weekend's workshop, Self Love Through Yoga, may seem like a nice thought... but what will this look like in terms of practice, and experience? When we perceive our thoughts, feelings and actions to be "good," it's easy to "love" ourselves, or at least feel capable of receiving  love, appreciation, acceptance, or attention. These feelings build up a healthy … Continue reading Yoga for Self Love…?