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Stay Calm and Barbie Om

Look out, world!  The Barbie backlash has returned!  Apparently, Mattel has released a new Barbie in their “I Can Be” series of dolls which features the icon dressed as different professions including a fashion designer, teacher, chef, SeaWorld trainer, President, … Continue reading

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Dig Deep

At this exact moment, 530am HST/1130am EST, ten years ago today, I ran my first race ever–the Kona marathon on the Big Island of Hawaii.   I’d never really run any distance prior to training for this event.  Not more … Continue reading

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Be Who You Are. Not What You Do.

Recently, one of the places where I teach announced that they were closing the doors on December 1st of this year.  They will be overhauling the building for fourteen months before reopening as a more medically-based fitness facility complete with … Continue reading

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I Love This: Ganesh

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Ashtanga Yoga Confluence Conference – WOW!

As an active Facebook-er, information about yoga events around the world is pretty easy to uncover.  So when I found out what seemed to be too-little-too-late about an incredible opportunity for me as both a yoga teacher and an ashtangi, … Continue reading

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Jumping Through – video

Here is a good visual on how to jump through to seated from Maria Villella, a yoga teacher in Santa Monica. Jumping Through

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Recent Photo Shoot

I had the great pleasure to work with Ginger Nelson-Kellar recently and she managed to capture some pretty wonderful photos of me at one of the studios where I teach.  She has such a terrific eye and works so well … Continue reading

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How Not Taking Responsibility Can Wreck Your Body

A recent article in the New York Times has stirred up a bit of controversy in the yoga world.  The title “How Yoga Can Wreck Your Body” certainly got a lot of attention, as did the claims that were made … Continue reading

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Top 10 Foods for Women’s Health

So, I’ve been a little preoccupied since the holidays – a new puppy has joined the family and I have been busy putting together my Yoga for Athletes program that launches TODAY!  But when I saw this information, I knew … Continue reading

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Holiday Greetings

May your holidays be full of love, peace and happiness.  Merry Christmas–or Happy Hanukkah–to you and yours.   Cheers for the New Year!

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