Sleep Better

by | Oct 4, 2024 | Painful Insights

Sleep Better Hi Friends, If I had a nickel for every student who’s apologized to me for falling asleep in savasana in one of my classes, I’d be rich! There’s no need to apologize – I think most yoga teachers would agree that someone falling asleep in class is...

Good Posture is Hard to Find

by | Sep 13, 2024 | Painful Insights

Good Posture is Hard to Find Hi Friends, I remember seeing the first “yoga people” in my life & thinking that they just looked so relaxed, like the weight of the world wasn’t on their shoulders – and they all looked so tall! Then, once I...

Humidity Kryptonite

by | Aug 9, 2024 | Painful Insights

Humidity Kryptonite Hi Friends, Those of you living with an inflammatory issue will likely relate to me here – humidity is my kryptonite. Sent to weaken, swell & render me quite useless. I’ve definitely felt the tie to humidity & my inflammation grow a...

The Big Bang

by | Jul 4, 2024 | Painful Insights

Hi Friends, Whether you are a concerned dog owner (like me) or an enthusiastic pyrotechnician, tonight’s gonna be a loud one. If the insanely high decibels throw your nervous system out of whack, that’s understandable. Just don’t forget the tools in your toolbox that...

Strong = Supple

by | Jun 26, 2024 | Painful Insights

Strong = Supple Hi Friends, Yoga reminds us that everything is a balance. We need the dark with the light, the go-go-go with the rest & the softness to balance our strength. I’ve gotten the comment more than once over the years that my gentle yoga classes can be...

The Break-In Period

by | May 7, 2024 | Painful Insights

The Break-In Period Growing pains are real pain in the ass- or in my case, a pain in the foot. I am currently tenderly treading the break-in stage of new Birkenstocks. The leather has the feel of some soft steal across the top of my already inflamed metatarsals, and...