Sums up how I feel right now.

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Looking for enriching and interactive activities for the kiddos? I’ve developed a simple yoga game designed to teach kids about yoga poses, breathing, creativity and kindness. We’ve done 4 test runs with my kids and now they play it without me and come with their story performances at the end. Give it a shot and let me know what you think!!!

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Many movement teachers fall in love with the psoas. Not only does it stabilize the connection between the upper and lower 1/2 of the body - it facilitates movement by helping you lift the leg to walk forward and can also help with hip rotation. Unfortunately, living in a mechanical world that is largely sedentary can compromise this muscle (and your yoga practice) in ways you may not have realized. Read on for helpful tips on a happy psoas.

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I lived in Boston nearly my whole life until I moved to San Jose in 2017. Whenever people head to Beantown they ask me for advice on yoga and food. So I figured why not jot it down for ya’ll. Lots of links here to great places!

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Yup, it’s a real thing. Shinrin-yoku, the Japanese practice of “forest bathing” is a real thing. And much like a regular mindfulness practice, the benefits are significant and backed by compelling evidence!

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A dark horse is kind of like an underdog. Someone who doesn’t fit a traditional mold or do well on a traditional path. Here’s a sequence and a playlist for you. And my story of coming to terms with my less than traditional path.

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Cell phones and fidgeting and door slamming oh my! As a teacher, I’ve seen and heard more savasana distractions than I’d like to count. Here are some tips on how to ensure you get the most out of your yoga class without being disrespectful or distracting to those around you.

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People often come into classes complaining of low back pain. Because of my history with an L4/L5 disk herniation I love to nerd out with people about their backs - and test ways we can find relief. Recently a few students asked me what I do for low back pain - so here are some poses / rolling techniques and off the mat things you can try!

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Many people have asked me “how did you get a teaching job at XX studio or with XX company having only been here for a year.” Welp, here are my answers. These are the things I do when I find a place I know I want to teach.

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I’ve had some people ask me to post a “recommended sequence” for those with plantar fasciitis. Here are my thoughts and a quick video with a few techniques to try. Give em a shot and let me know if they work for you!

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It’s a funny thing to hear right before someone walks into your class… but it happened to me last week. Here’s the story of how I turned it into a teaching moment and developed a class on “perspectives” that took us into Warrior 3 - seven different ways.

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Fall is HECTIC! Try this grounding sequence to keep your steady in a time of year when we often have to manage a lot of moving parts!

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