“The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, but in ourselves.” -William Shakespeare, Julis Caesar Wanna hear something scary and exciting all at that same ...

In depth books about all things Yoga

There are so many wonderful books and movie that speak to Yoga and the spirit of the soul. Here are my recommendations to get you started.

Is there a difference between a Yoga Teacher and a Yoga Instructor? I think there is. I like to call myself a teacher, an educator, not just an instructor....

I'll admit it... I have been feeling a bit uninspired lately, I just got over laryngitis and it's incredibly cold out. I'm feeling boring and flat as a teac...

Every instructor I know goes through a period of burn-out, I know I have. I see it mostly with new teachers. They are so excited to teach that they take on m...

Are you addicted to comfort and does that effect your spiritual growth? Are you addicted to taking the easy road so that you don’t have to face uncomfortable...

I can’t count how many times I’ve heard yoga teachers say that you have to move past your comfort zone to grow. I do believe this to be mostly true, transfor...

1. You must be full before you can give back to your students. As instructors we give a lot to our students. Over time, this can be exhausting and lead to bu...

“There is no end to self-development. It’s work, step by step. The gift of yoga is you don’t have to jump to the top of the ladder. Take the first step. Don’...

Seva means selfless service in Sanskrit. Seva is doing something for others without a need for something in return. In the yoga community we talk about this...

Over 3500 years old, Sanskrit is the ancient language of India and it was developed among people who valued inner peace over material possessions. Although S...

What is Sanskrit? Sanskrit translates to refined speech and it is the ancient language of India. Although it is no longer used in conversation it is used in ...

If you want to learn and grow, you have to be polished. You have to be rubbed, rubbed, and rubbed some more. Think about that. If you want to be polished as...

What happens when you learn something new and have to bring it into your teaching? I’ll tell you, you have to be humble, vulnerable, and honest. It’s a great...

So you just went to a continued education workshop and learned that the shoulder cue you’ve been giving for years is anatomically not safe. Or maybe you lear...

I was in Halifax a week ago teaching some yoga workshops for the Canfit East conference. Thanks for having me @canfitpro, it was wonderful. I absolutely love...

Yoga master?! First off, there is no such thing as a yoga master. Yoga is a life long practice and we are all students, constantly learning and growing. That...

Becoming a new instructor can be exciting at the best of times and terrifying at the worst of times. Take some comfort in knowing that all instructors have b...

Yoga helps to improve the flexibility and strength of your body. Many of us come to yoga because we want to get stronger, lose weight, or fix an injury. But w...