I offer a deep understanding of the body, a good sense of humor and serious devotion to offering each person what is possible thru yoga. OUR MISSION
We believe power, energy and happiness come from connecting the body, breath and mind. ABOUT THE BODY
Seriously, the body is genius. You don’t need to make it genius, it just is. Think about what this really means. The body is more than a vehicle to get you from point A to point B. You have a high performance system that was meant for action, challenges, rest, fun and exploration. It facilitates everything you do. The body isn’t who you are. But it is a mirror. It teaches you about how you are taking care of it. That’s incredible. And it’s yours. Your body needs your attention. The way you hold your body-- the way you sit, stand, walk and sleep-- affects everything you do and how you feel. When you feel pain, discomfort, weakness, instability, tight muscles, headaches, stress, this is the body telling you something is out of balance. You have the power to do something about it. Yoga is way more than being bendy. Good posture and positioning can improve the alignment of your body. This helps you get stronger, develop mobility, protect your joints, eliminate pain, recover faster from injury, improve performance and just plain feel better. Understanding your body better helps you to access power. BREATHING
The practice of yoga is a great physical workout for the body. It also helps you to access the vital power of breathing. We’ve all heard the benefits of “deep and full” breathing. But the value of breathing can lose its meaning. It’s so basic we even take it for granted. In yoga, we train ourselves to be aware of breathing. How many times a day do you notice breathing? Have you ever felt stressed and then reminded yourself to breath, and things got better? Or maybe when you were running, you noticed how regulating your breath helped you run with greater ease? You don’t have to think about breathing, it happens automatically. But consciously working with your breath helps you generate power, handle stress, calm the mind, and approach difficult tasks with more ease and awareness. That’s big. MENTAL FOCUS
The choice of being relaxed and enjoying your day-to-day experience is up to you. We all hear about “meditation” as though it’s something we “should do” or that only “certain people" do, or that it’s “other-worldly.” Some people even find it creepy. But here’s the thing. Meditation is simply quieting the chatter in your mind. Because your chronic thoughts can make you crazy. Quieting the mind feels good. A quiet mind makes you stronger. People meditate without even knowing it. You probably know how it feels. You’re outside on a walk. You’re moving your body, you're seeing the color of the trees, you feel the wind, maybe it's a warm day, you notice the light in the sky. Your mind is relaxed. Your breathing feels good. That’s meditation, or mental focus. This kind of mental focus is a skill that improves everything you do. You’re in charge of where you direct your mind. That’s a game changer.
