by Sandy | Feb 27, 2012 | Empower Your Yoga Practice
Since I opened with sharing my favorite magic portal as a child, I decided this was the perfect time to share my favorite magic portal as yoga teacher. Savasana is one of the most important poses in your yoga practice and it is often said that this is where the...
by Sandy | Dec 29, 2011 | Empower Your Yoga Practice
This time of year we are “bridging” into the New Year, opening to our heart’s desires. In the Northern hemisphere, it is also a time of possible seasonal depression from lack of sunlight. I chose this pose with both in mind. Enjoy Benefits: Strengthens: Glutes,...
by Sandy | Oct 29, 2011 | Empower Your Yoga Practice
I chose this pose for obvious reasons—the focus on this issue is the circle! Full disclosure—I don’t cue wheel in my classes; and in my personal practice, I typically use a fitness ball as a prop for my first wheel and then progress to not using a prop. It is not a...
by Sandy | Sep 29, 2011 | Empower Your Yoga Practice
I chose a bird pose this month since my opening section featured the magic of feathers. I chose Crow Pose—sometimes referred to as Crane Pose—since crows are associated with magic (the theme of my newsletter), mysticism and mythology! See the possible spiritual...
by Sandy | Aug 29, 2011 | Empower Your Yoga Practice
Last week found me at the Grand Tetons for the first time. Anyone who’s witnessed this awesome gift of nature will know why they inspired me to focus on mountain pose this month. I have never felt more grounded than while viewing this breathtaking landscape. Just as...
by Sandy | Jul 29, 2011 | Empower Your Yoga Practice
Kriya by definition is something you do for a definite outcome. In Sanskrit, it means “action, deed or effort.” This month I am focusing on Kundalini Yoga. I teach Hatha yoga. Kundalini Yoga is another form of yoga. Both forms of yoga are meant to increase...
