Camel
Exhale worry, inhale strength; exhale fear, inhale hope. It was like all of a sudden I hit an epiphany. My body is bending backwards in camel pose, my heart is open and as I’m struggling with the...
View ArticleFitness Friday – Rest for the Sick
Unfortunately, despite being on the upswing of this cold, I woke up yesterday morning sounding awful. This week has been about rest – resting my mind, resting my body, and as I try my best to do,...
View ArticleSetting A Goal – Yoga
I must admit, I’m still fighting a funk. I’ve been trying to follow my own advice for dealing with the winter blues, but I walked into my chiropractor’s office yesterday and said “may I please have an...
View ArticleLegs Up The Wall
When I participated in my 30 Day Yoga Challenge a few years ago, I tried a restore class, not really knowing what to expect. My initial reaction was that this class was wayyyyy too slow. I couldn’t sit...
View ArticleWhat I Haven’t Been Doing Lately (But Should Be)
I have to admit something’s been missing lately. Scratch that a couple somethings. I love CrossFit and while I’ve already mentioned that I’m missing being in the box on a daily basis and working on my...
View Article5 Proven Methods For Reducing Stress
I feel like someone is going to look at me and say “really, Katie? Do you take your own advice?” Well, truth is, yes, yes I do! Some days are harder than others and some days we need to hear our own...
View ArticleHot Yoga Essentials
Saturday marked the last day of my 2-week trial membership to a local hot yoga studio here in Grand Rapids. I’ve really been enjoying getting back into yoga, both for the mental and physical benefits...
View Article5 Rules of Etiquette For Yoga
A couple weeks ago I went to a class at my yoga studio and there was a girl who appeared new. Throughout class she would stop, stand or sit right on her mat, seeming unsure what to do or like she was...
View ArticleHomemade Yoga Mat Cleaner
I have a question… When was the last time you cleaned your yoga mat? *crickets* I get it. I’m not great about it either. I’m lucky that my studio has wipes but after I wipe it down, I roll it back up...
View ArticleHow To Pick The Perfect Spot In A Yoga Class
Just imagine this scenario… Maybe you’re new to yoga or maybe this is just a new studio for you. You walk in, sign in at the front desk, leave your shoes, mat bag, sweater, keys and phone in a cubby...
View ArticleInternational Yoga Day
Did you today is International Yoga Day? I mentioned yesterday that I spent my Friday night in the orchard doing yoga under 90* heat, followed by a hard cider and chat with a friend. While it was fun,...
View ArticleNational Yoga Month: Legs Up The Wall
Today’s pose has always been one of my favorites, yet it is one of those poses I don’t think to do very often, at least not outside of the studio. But I should. In fact we all should. What pose am I...
View ArticleNational Yoga Month: Half Moon Pose
For years, I admittedly referred to myself as a klutz. Balance felt like one of those things you were either born with or without, and I fell into the latter group. I could walk down the street and...
View ArticleNational Yoga Month: Triangle
I feel like I need to start by telling you all that today’s pose is hands down one of my favorite poses in yoga! I’m sure I’ve told this story before but back when I was living in LA and first got...
View ArticleNational Yoga Month: Sleeping Pigeon
As a runner, it is not uncommon that my hips, glutes, and IT bands are always tight. Maybe not always always, but it often feels that way. With that said, one of my favorite love-to-hate poses that we...
View ArticleNational Yoga Month: Crow Pose
I have been working on today’s pose for quite some time. And as with all things, if I am not consistently working on it in my practice, I lose it quicker than it took to build the base. What pose am I...
View ArticleNational Yoga Month: Half Moon Pose
For years, I admittedly referred to myself as a klutz. Balance felt like one of those things you were either born with or without, and I fell into the latter group. I could walk down the street and...
View ArticleNational Yoga Month: Triangle
I feel like I need to start by telling you all that today’s pose is hands down one of my favorite poses in yoga! I’m sure I’ve told this story before but back when I was living in LA and first got...
View ArticleNational Yoga Month: Sleeping Pigeon
As a runner, it is not uncommon that my hips, glutes, and IT bands are always tight. Maybe not always always, but it often feels that way. With that said, one of my favorite love-to-hate poses that we...
View ArticleNational Yoga Month: Crow Pose
I have been working on today’s pose for quite some time. And as with all things, if I am not consistently working on it in my practice, I lose it quicker than it took to build the base. What pose am I...
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