Yin Yoga   is a great complement to other styles of yoga, such as Vinyasa and Hatha, as well as other forms of exercise. Exercise creates heat in the body, thereby targeting and opening the larger muscle groups; Yin Yoga, however, focuses on stillness, and targets the deeper connective tissues of the body (joints, ligaments, and fascia), as well as the energetic channels and centers. About Yin Yoga History It’s a fairly new style of yoga, about 30 years old, yet it’s rooted i

My yoga schedule this fall includes two new classes at a yoga studio near me, so I hope that if you're local, you'll come check out a class. If not, maybe I'll see you online. Fall Yoga Schedule Yoga in the Park - In Person Yoga in the Park  is held at Haynes Park in Rio Rancho, NM on Thursdays from 9-10am MT . We meet at the south-west corner of the park. Bring your mat and any props you may need. This class will end for the summer Thursday, 9/25. Gentle Flow Yoga - Online

I will be teaching a Chair Yoga class at a local yoga studio beginning tomorrow, September 5th at Yoga 4/1 , 10200 Golf Course Road, NW, Suite B in Albuquerque, NM. It's a 45-minute class, and we'll meet every Friday from 11:30am - 12:15pm. About Chair Yoga Chair Yoga is for anyone, but especially those with balance issues, range of motion limitations, or those who can't get down on the floor. If you’re recovering from an injury, are new to yoga, or looking for a gentler yog

In late September, summer comes to an end and autumn begins. The mornings and evenings are becoming cooler, the leaves are starting to turn color, and soon the smell of apples and pumpkins will fill the air. Autumn is Vata season in Ayurveda, and has the qualities of dry, cold, windy, and rough. We need to balance these qualities with moist, warm, stable, and smooth. So, follow some of these selfcare tips for September. September Selfcare Tips Diet Minimize or avoid raw foods

The days are longer and warmer, children are out of school, and we turn our attention to summer activities, such as vacationing, pool parties, picknicks, and barbecues. To stay cool and healthy this June, follow some of these selfcare tips. Selfcare Tips for June Diet With the summer heat, you’ll want to focus on smaller, lighter meals, because they’re easier on your digestion, especially during the heat of the day. Choose from any of these seasonal foods.  Fruits that are in

April is within Kapha season, according to Ayurveda, and is characterized by increasing warmth and moisture. This moisture can lead to a buildup of Kapha dosha in our bodies, causing heaviness, lethargy, and congestion. If this sounds like you, then try some of these self-care tips for April. Self-care Tips for April Diet We need a diet that is light, warm, and dry to drain dampness and to support the liver. Light, warm, dry foods include greens like dandelions, beet greens,

Aah – September! After a long, sizzling summer, we start to get a break from the heat, especially in the mornings and evenings. Autumn is coming, and we’re in a two-week transitional period called Ritu Sandhi in Ayurveda or Seasonal Junction.   The last week of one season and the first week of the next season make up this two-week Ritu Sandhi period. It’s a sensitive time when we need to let go of the previous season’s diet and lifestyle practices and welcome the next season’