In honor of Diwali, the celebration of light over darkness, I am chanting the Pavamana Mantra this week. Won't you join me? Many people...

Today is the 21st Anniversary of the 9/11 tragedy. We pause to remember that “perfect blue sky morning” that suddenly changed our world...

The Yoga Sutras of Patañjali is perhaps the most celebrated yoga text, and for good reason. While the text was compiled for serious yoga...

Much yoga is often taught by word of mouth. If your teacher tells you "this body shape is called Lizard," why question it? Alas, many...

Adho Mukha Śvānāsana, a.k.a. Downward-Facing Dog is a beneficial yoga posture. It stretches and strengthens many parts of the body, and...

The Pelvic Floor In Core Yoga on Tuesdays and Thursdays, we do pelvic floor exercises. A couple weeks ago someone asked me to clarify...

Did you know the U.S. EPA considers Nail Polish to be a Household Hazardous Waste? Tossing the bottle into the trash or recycling bin...

Nāḍī Śodhana Prāṇāyāma -- Also known as Alternate Nostril Breathing -- is a popular breathing technique in modern yoga in the West. ...

I started this post to raise awareness about the risks of practicing Virasana, but it's evolving into a love letter to the Truly Awesome...

I've been teaching yoga for a very long time, and I've gone to lots of yoga classes. As far as I can recall, in NYC this pose has always...

Yoga is a vast topic and you can't define it in one short blog post. Think of this as an introduction. What is Yoga? There are many...

We may be on the same train, but we’re experiencing very different rides. Many of my colleagues are fond of saying things like “We create...

This Video was recorded in time lapse for amusement. The actual routine is done slowly with relaxed, even breathing. This routine...

Uṣṭrāsana means Camel Pose. 🐪 My back does not like Uṣṭrāsana anymore. But I like this variation! It is often called Ardha Uṣṭrāsana...

In addition to my personal classes and private clients, I teach at a yoga studio. Every month we have a "pose of the month" which I...

Many people in the U.S. hate fruit cake and dread receiving it as a gift. Jamaican Fruit Cake, a.k.a. "Black Cake" is completely...

The Holidays are upon us. Here are some simple everyday mindfulness techniques to help us take care of ourselves in the midst of what...

One of the most loved yoga texts is the Yoga Sūtras of Patañjali. A book of small meditations, which put together create a full tapestry...

This post is going to be evolving over time. I am just beginning a project of inquiry into Utkaṭa Koṇāsana, known colloquially as Fierce...

“You are imperfect, you are wired for struggle, but you are worthy of love and belonging.” This is a powerful quote by Brené Brown,...