Archive for the 'Yoga Practice' Category

Motivation to do Yoga

This past week I have not been feeling very motivated to do yoga. One day I even decided to clean my bathroom to avoid going to yoga class. I just felt like watching America’s Next Top Model, and absolutely not do yoga. Why does this happen? What should I do about it? Turns out, nothing. I [...]

Be Still, My Mind

I’m looking at the clock, again. Only a few minutes have passed since last time I checked. I’m in my favorite evening yoga class, but unfortunately today my mind is utterly bored. As soon as we hold a pose for more than a breath my mind is off on its own, thinking about brussel sprouts [...]

Standing on the Ceiling

My handstands have never really progressed further than kicking up and using the wall for support. I’ve been able to balance maybe three seconds on a good day, but that’s it. Until today. I went to a vinyasa class with a new teacher, and towards the end of class she announce we were going to [...]

Choosing a Yoga Studio

Sometimes it seems like every Seattle neighborhood has at least one yoga studio, which is only natural in a city of organic coffee houses, farmers markets, and Priuses. But how do you choose which yoga studio is right for you? Here are a few things to consider: Location If you have to drive 30 minutes [...]