Alignment

Remember if you use the computer or text on your cell phone, be aware of your body alignment.
Your shoulders round out and your spine begins to curve. Try to pay special attention to your spine and line up your vertebrae one on top of the other.
This will give you perfect posture,  reduce painful shoulders and [...]

Feeling blue?

Because there is less daylight during the winter months, depression can creep up on you.
Staying away from these feelings, can be very easy.
Do a few rounds of sun salutations and a few stretches.
Give yourself a few minutes to sit quietly and do some deep breathing.
Try to do all of this before your day starts and [...]

I don’t practice yoga because I have no time.

Unfortunately, I hear this more than I want to admit.
Here are some simple tips to doing some yoga, even when at the office.
Do some simple slow neck rotations. Start from the right side, making a circle with your chin and then go to the left.
Shoulder shrugs. Lift the shoulders to the ears and then slowly [...]

Your diet

Yes that four letter word.
Is it necessary to become a vegan if I teach or practice yoga?
The answer is no. Try for one week, to eat just raw foods.
Nuts, vegetables and fruits.
Become aware of how you feel that week. Make your own decision and if you find it is too hard, then, maybe just practice [...]

Nutrition and Yoga

As some of you know, I went overboard in 2007 with my eating habits. Lots of sweets and high fat foods. Not only did I gain some weight, but my energy went down and I always felt tired.
From the beginning of the month, I decided to start eating cleaner. I turned to a few [...]