love you the most future baby mama, excited to see how much you’ve both grown in a week 😍😍 #lovers #yogateachers https://www.instagram.com/p/BxYYq2in9_0/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1pklwf72a9cbc
i was recently asked in an interview why we have different variations of sun salutations in @awakeningyogaacademy instead of the classical salutations that are commonly taught. while we still honor and practice those i wanted the foundations of our practice to be more accessible and functional. one of the key ideas behind this system of asana is a practice that meets you where you are. as shown here i am practicing a quite involved form of our sun salutation a, but the beauty of this sequence is it actually requires none of this extra work. stepping the feet to the outside of the hands is our first journey into active squat which helps with increasing active hip mobility and shoulder stability as a student learns to take weight into the hands moving forward. our active squat position helps train the muscles of the legs to wake up and support the body as the main movers of our physical form. with the legs wide it also helps with the journey back to chaturanga. regardless if you are stepping, jumping, or floating having the arms bent in the first place (when the hands land on the floor) allows this movement to be easier to control and pattern into the body properly. practicing yoga just like life is all about patterning, you are what you do everyday. creating good movement patterns is much easier than changing poor ones. it is hard for anyone to break bad habits regardless of the activity, i believe it is essential to anyone’s process to truly understand where they are so they can route to where they want to go next with greater ease. this sequence is the first part of that journey to a strong foundation you can rely upon in our practice 🙏🏼✌🏼 #sunsalutation #yogavideo #yogapose #yogaflow #yogaasana https://www.instagram.com/p/BxPb_vCH6mB/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=4xum3oc5i42n
10 presses i do everyday! are you working on any of these? if so which are your favorites?! 🤸🏽♀️🤸🏽♀️ #handstand #handstands #handstandpress https://www.instagram.com/p/BxM8htpnRJh/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1twamz0wcykt9
on a light hearted note, is that a chair in my airbnb, or a rare work of art?! should i sit on it? 😂 on a more thoughtful side to this video of my yoga from last night, my goal with all things is sustainability. doing anything once is great, but finding a way to recreate the process over and over again holds more value in my mind. playing the long game, practicing with purpose, staying honest, and holding myself accountable for what i can control are pillars for how i choose to live everyday. staying true to myself has been one of the biggest steps in my pursuit of happiness 😊🙏🏼 wearing @aloyoga (at Athens, Greece) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxKZg8sHd4q/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=jcuj5ls90b3c
this is what happens on your instagram posts when you go to an amazing place without your life partner/pro photo taker! you get exhibit a, the selfie because it’s worth a try. exhibit b the photo taken by another nerdy tourist who isn’t sure how to shoot on an iphone but is carrying a cannon 5D or better. and exhibit c the “it’s probably better without me in the shot” photo because it’s been doing fine by itself for quite awhile 😂anyway welcome to greece, excited to teach here and explore - so far athens feels like a cool place to be! #traveling #traveller #athens (at Acropolis - Parthenon, Athens, Greece) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxIL-hPHOz3/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=rf1701npohr3
thank you milan yoga friends for coming out to practice with me @cityzenmilano - it was a truly an amazing time! thanks for being so kind hearted and receptive it made teaching a true joy, catch you next time around 😊✌🏼🙏🏼 #yogateacher #yogapractice (at City ZEN Milano) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxF2Keynp40/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=8fyj3maxdgdc
a bit of madness in the middle of all the madness in milan! i’m usually not someone to do parts of my practice in settings like this because it feels weird to me, but this morning i reminded myself that i am capable of overcoming my initial thought response of nahhh and having fun saying yes to something out my ordinary. little victories! also very happy to have not been photobombed by too many pigeons 😂 if you are in the city hope to see you around for practice this weekend ✌🏼🙏🏼 wearing @aloyoga #handstand #armbalance #yogavideo #yogajourney #yogaposes (at Duomo di Milano - Milan Cathedral) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxAFbWSH3UM/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=18987w0ftggo1
taking a moment to enjoy the spring sunshine before heading off to teach in europe for a bit. if you have any recommendations for your favorite things to do or places to eat at in milan, athens, london, or paris let me know! wearing @aloyoga #yogapose #yogateacher #yogapractice #seattleyoga (at Lake Union) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw68zJhHhcO/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=glrdkezqoymg
constantly amazed at how movement can mirror real life. 4 years ago we were searching high and low for a studio space in Seattle. looking at buildings and leases and shuffling our ideas to try to make something work. but the timing wasn’t right, we couldn’t make the pieces fit and it wasn’t meant to be then. fast forward to today and things feel right. this space just kind of showed up for us and we jumped on the opportunity to hopefully facilitate and support the kind of yoga community we always wished we could find here. a little this way, a little that way, 2 steps forward and 1 step back and then suddenly - lift off. following the cyclical nature and embracing the ebbs and flow both on and off the mat is something to appreciate ✌🏼 #yogi #yogalife #yogajourney #yogastudio #yogateacher wearing @aloyoga (at Wallingford, Seattle) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw3DQxyhEOO/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=5fi6qm9s62c4
if you have been following @carlingnicole’s little pregnancy journey you have probably seen a lot of nice photos of her sitting in pretty places or us snuggling, but don’t get it twisted she has had a strong practice the whole way through! of course modifying when needed, resting, and listening to her body, but look at that handstand! 😊🙏🏼✌🏼 proud of her honesty and determination around what works and what doesn’t throughout this whole journey. some days its naps and some days its inversions (most days its both 😂) #yogateacher #yogapractice #yogaflow #handstand #yogis both wearing @aloyoga ✌🏼 (at Wallingford, Seattle) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw0HBMDHHqF/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=my3f3b2kxp92
What an amazing first night at @communeyoga Seattle with so many familiar faces! #Ad A huge thank you to my friends @KeVitaDrinks for the support and for keeping everyone refreshed with the best live-culture drinks. This project has been in the works for a long time and I am beyond excited to finally share this space with all of you to have a new home for yoga in the city I grew up in. #seattleyoga https://www.instagram.com/p/Bww83gln4Jl/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=18uixtjf4m91t
a yokai pup-date and a studio update all in one post! the little monster is on the mend! his temperature and energy are back to normal no matter how sleepy we both look in this photo 😊🐶 commune is officially ready to go for our grand opening this weekend! come practice with me tomorrow morning at 10am if you are around 🙏🏼✌🏼 #yogajourney #yogastudio #yogapractice #pupper (at Wallingford, Seattle) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwulB5IHR8m/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1q32pkbjitfo0
getting some rad plants for @communeyoga seattle, the finishing touches are being put in place and i can’t wait to see you all this weekend for the opening! #seattleyoga (at Commune Yoga & Wellness) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bwszt-JHuf8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=yrf1a2yw08vr
two in a row! a new (more reps) old thing (handstand pick ups) in my practice. with so much happening in my life right now finding consistency in simple things has been helpful for staying focussed on all the other tasks at hand. some days i get to be my most free creative self and other days i’m building lots of random furniture or storage cabinets. no matter who you are or where you are there is always laundry to do or dishes to clean. i think it is easy to look at other people’s lives and forget that. it’s all necessary in this human experience. repetition is key you won’t get anywhere with out it, but so are variety and problem solving. be mindful of how you balance your time, because it’s yours and everything in this world wants to take it from you. that’s not a bad thing, you have to do something with your most precious resource, just don’t give it away for free - make the most of it 🙏🏼✌🏼 #yogaflow #yogajourney #yogapractice #yogaprogress #yogalove (at Seattle, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwqNowmnBxz/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1dryidxl1gjym
one week away from @communeyoga seattle opening up! i guess all this practice has helped me build the physical strength to carry boxes and build random objects for sitting or storing things and the patience to let this all unfold in it’s own time. the last 10% feels like it takes the most time, maybe that’s perspective, maybe the reality is decision fatigue kicks in and those final bits need all the attention for finishing touches, either way i already love this space and all the people who have helped create it in one way or another. grateful for this moment and all the ones to come 🙏🏼 #seattleyoga #yogavideo #movement #flow #yogastudio (at Wallingford, Seattle) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwfXdZCH9bp/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=wph0vk5bbqi2
it is so easy to focus on the external, on connections with others, on work, on relationships, remember to nurture the bind with yourself 🙏🏼 #yogainspiration #seattleyoga #yogapose (at Wallingford, Seattle) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwYLu78nkJR/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=mnd226cpy1h8
we all practice different things. i, for example, enjoy working on handstands... yokai on the other hand, clearly prefers wrestling this squeaky yellow duck all. day. long. 😂 if youre more interested in yoga (like i am) and you are in europe then ive got good news! you can practice with me soon! check the details below ✌🏼✌🏼 -Milan / May 3-5 at City Zen -Athens / May 7-8 at Hot Yoga Athens -London / May 11-12 at Balance Festival -Paris / May 17-19 at Healthy Warriors #yogateacher #yogaflow #yogalove #handstand #yogaathome https://www.instagram.com/p/BwVmxInn6XF/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=naqds7v43q90