I had never chanted before I came to Bodhi Yoga studio  but it has been so cool to experience the transcending power and energy that comes from doing it! Syl has a BEAUTIFUL CD / MP3 download on Amazon with her chants.  I have loved playing it and learning the chants and my kids even know some of them now! As she explains in the beginning of her CD, Chanting is one of the oldest practices in the world.  Wherever you study a culture, most of its origins go back to some form of Chant as a way to pass information from teacher to student, generation to generation and so on.  Chant sounding pre-dates language and could be thought of in the realms of the primordial body. Sanskrit is the language of consciousness and so with the sound of one word not ending but becoming a part of the next.  As we chant, we re-circle back through to find the energy and intent that looms deeper and deeper within you.  When you chant, the inner most ear and every cell of the b...

BodhiYin is a restorative Yoga Practice that Syl Carson of Bodhi Yoga designed that awakens the Vitality and immunity of the body, mind and spirit, recharging those with supportive, restorative postures using stillness, breath and subtle intrinsic movements through several cycles of deep relaxation. This practice requires bolsters and blankets as well as other props that help the body and mind let go to the subtle whispers of the spirit. The supported poses in this series are held for longer periods of time allowing the mind and body to relax into each outer.  With micro movements and deep breathing we surrender each layer of resistance until we are fully relaxed in our intrinsic practice. Honoring Tamas, the heavier, more still energy, we allow the experience of surrendering to deeper and deeper layers of stillness, intrinsic movement, restoration and cellular rejuvenation.  People with anxiety or burn out from any kind of excessive activity, but it stress, disease or ...

I love the sound, meaning and symbol of OM!  The more I learn about it, the more amazed I am at what it can do and what it means! I have found it is the perfect way to Yolk my class together as we yolk our minds to body, breath and spirit.  It has the resonance and vibration of God.  Syl of Bodhi Yog a pointed out that if you think of the names GOD, JEHOVAH, BUDDAH, and ALLAH, there is the sound of O in Om in each of the names. From Ocoy.org I found some additional guidance in how to incorporate it into your practice. Breath and sound are the two major spiritual powers possessed by us, and here is how they are combined for Om Yoga meditation. 1. Sit upright, comfortable and relaxed, with your hands on your knees or thighs or resting, one on the other, in your lap. 2. Turn your eyes slightly downward. Then close your eyes gently,. This removes visual distractions and reduces your brain-wave activity by about seventy-five percent, thus helping to calm the mind. ...

Oh!  The Doshas!  Through my Yoga Teacher Training, I have learned a lot about Ayruveda and one of the coolest things are the Doshas.  This incredibly complex yet simple way of figuring out your energy, body type, food preferences and so much more!  Every pose either strengthens or balances Doshas.  "The Doshas are the result of mother nature manifesting herself into reality".  According to Ayruvedica Medicine, "when the Doshas are not in equilibrium, disease manifests within the body.  The Doshas are basically 3 distinct life forces, Vata, Pitta and Kapha. Vata facilitates physical processes and movement.  It is the air element and people who are born with the Vata energy are typically thinner, more energetic, easily understanding and forgetting, prone to worry.  Interestingly, 2-6am and 2-6 PM are their best times of day and they are excellent artists and healers.  For people who are Vata, it is important to be aware of overstimulati...

I teach a style of yoga that Syl Carson of Bodhi Yoga designed.  It is several moving meditation yoga series that flow together in a very inspired way.  It is different from traditional vinyasa because it moves slower with the primary focus being on releasing the core tightness in the body and awakening the Prana or "Life Force" of the body, mind and spirit.  It helps develop the upper body strength and grounded awareness providing balance and flexibility in one of the most therapeutic ways possible.   This is done by focusing on slow, steady movements where each posture ceases to be separate from one another and the pace supports 'time under tension' where the muscles balance and the mind builds stronger with less repetitions than fast paced, traditional vinyasa. Ultimately when practicing BodhiFlow, you experience deeper the realities of our mind, body, spirit connection because we use the full breath with each movement rather than shortening our breath to keep up...

1. Integumentary Now that I am in the premium skin care industry with Rodan and Fields , this part is very fascination, did you know Yoga gives skin a healthy glow by detox though sweating, blancing hormones and boosting the flow of oxygen-rich blood to the skin as well as stimulating production of collagen throughout the body promoting resilient skin. 2. Fascial Have you heard of Facia?  I hadn't until about 3 years ago!  If you've ever cooked a chicken breast, you know that thin layer of something around it that you can peel off?  That is fascia and we have it too!  When your fascia isn't working right, there are serious problems.  Yoga releases lock down in the body from constant 'forward thrust' and stress by using an intrinsic patterning of resistance and release, which facilitates fluidity through all the stimulates of the body. 3. Skeletal Yoga strengthens bone density through isometric movements and keeps optimal range of motion in joints. 4. ...

For the second year in a row, I have been able to put on a Clarity/Yoga retreat up at abeautiful cabin in mountains of Utah. I have partnered with Helen Racz   a Guru in her own rite who has been my angel on earth while going through this experiences of my marriage ending.  I had a desire to share her and my Yoga with the women I love.   Teaching Yoga in the mountains on heated floors is pretty much where it's at! I love that I have a skill to share with women I love.  My favorite part is going around to each one and working on their feet, hands, shoulders and heads.  It's like I'm blessing them. Love my work! Thank you Bodhi Yoga for such incredible training!