One of my favorite techniques for when I’m feeling impatient, annoyed, or overwhelmed, I often turn to this breathing technique to help me anchor in the present moment, settle my nerves, slow down the thoughts, and create some space between my ears.
Swell-Bender?? MFR for When You're Surfed Out
Yoga for Surfers + Athletes: Morning / Pre-Surf Routine
A Yoga Playlist for Slowing Down + Doing Less
A Hint of Salt: Lean Into the Stillness, No Matter How Brief
Yoga for Humans... That are Feeling Burnt Out
Regular burnout has become all-too-common. And it shouldn’t be that way. So instead of running on E, what would shift if we took the time to pause + refill whenever we notice that we happen to be running low?? If you’re teetering on the edges of burnout or currently in its grasp, allow this Restorative Yoga sequence to support you! Grab a few pillows, relax, and recharge!
3 Journal Prompts to Encourage Reflection + Clarity
Yoga-Inspired Playlist for a Feel-Good Flow
Yoga for Humans... That are Really Busy
A quick (like under-10-minute quick) sequence for those days, or those seasons of life, when you just don’t have a whole lot of time. I consider this to be more of an ‘active mobility’ flow, so it’s nice to do in the mornings or during a midday slump — It could also serve as a warmup before surfing or a workout! Check it out and enjoy!
Practice Notes: 5 Alternatives for 'Chaturanga'
Are your vinyasa flows getting a little too repetitive?? In this Practice Notes I share 5 alternatives for chaturanga to help you bring a little more variety into those vinyasa flows! While our bodies learn through repetition, our bodies also crave variety, and training the shoulders in different ways will only make them stronger and more resilient.
Asana Breakdown: Finding Support in Chaturanga Dandasana
Do you practice some kind of Vinyasa Yoga? If so, then there’s a chance that you probably move through, or at least hear the teacher call for, a chaturanga or two (or 20!) each time you flow. And whether you love it or could leave it, it’s a pose that can help build strength + confidence, but it’s also a pose that’s all too often rushed through and, sometimes, even feared!
Practice Notes: Stabilizing the Shoulders in Weight-Bearing Postures
Yoga for Everybody: 5 Restorative Poses for a Recharge
New Playlist: 60min. Restorative Yoga + Relaxation
Support Your Practice and the Planet: Manduka LiveON Program
As one of the largest producers of yoga mats (and for a great reason bc they make the best!) Manduka Yoga has been committed to keeping old mats out of landfills through their LiveON Recycling Program. To date, Manduka has recycled 7,595 mats and diverted 34,177 pounds of waste material from entering landfills!! Recycling your mat is easy with their LiveON Recycling Kit... Here’s how.
April Wellness Workshop: Spine Health
For this month’s wellness workshop we will be exploring myofascial release (MFR) techniques and gentle movement to support a supple and healthy spine. This workshop will benefit every body: Whether you spend a lot of time sitting at your desk during the week or put in hours working over your garden bed… Surfers and athletes will of course benefit from these techniques too!
March Wellness Workshop: Restorative Yoga + Essential Oils
Practice Notes: 5 Child's Pose Variations for Upper Body
Practice Notes: 5 Child's Pose Variations for Low-Body Love
A Fresh Schedule with New Classes for 2021
It’s a New Year and life is still kinda weird so why not go ahead and switch things up a little bit!? I’m really excited about this new weekly schedule that features 3 different group classes: Flow, Yin + MFR, and NEW Sculpt Yoga. Classes are offered in-person and online. I hope to see you on your mat!