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–Aparna

The success of yoga does not lie in the ability to perform postures, but in how it positively changes the way we live our life and relationships- T.K.V Desikachar

14 Jan 2016

The Evolution of my yoga teaching : Part 2

08 Feb 2019

It has been 5 years and a few months since I started teaching yoga – time goes by SO fast. I can’t believe it has actually been that long! I discuss this topic in a much (almost 2 years ago – SHAME!) earlier post, but I felt an urge to write...

It has been too long

25 Jan 2019

It has been far too long since my last blog post. I will be back to writing about one of my favorite topics ever: YOGA! Thank you to my friend Richie for pushing me to write again. Happy 2019! Here is to more yoga musings!1

Pulling yourself out of a yoga rut

19 Aug 2016

Picture this: you have finally found a yoga studio or teacher or style that you REALLY enjoy. You have even invested in an expensive yoga mat that will support you in all the downward dogs to come. You are attending yoga classes multiple times during the week. Each time you pull...

What is your “Mindful Reminder”?

13 Jun 2016

Happy Monday all! I am thrilled to have a guest post written by the quickly-becoming dear friend/mentor of mine, Art Waber! Art is a certified Integrative Health Coach and has graciously offered us tips on ways to pause, and reflect on our task list instead of simply barreling through it all....

DIY Aromatherapy Recipes

09 May 2016

I thought I would shake things up a bit and post on one of my favorite past times: playing with essential oils! I went to an aromatherapy workshop on a whim in 2014 and since then, I have been hooked! I blend, research, smell and make messes in my home....

Evolution of my teaching

28 Apr 2016

TIME FLIES – I wish I was witty enough to start off this blog post in a less cliched manner. But, seriously, WOW! It has been about two and a half years since I started teaching yoga! In this short amount of time, I have quickly found myself growing and discovering what...

When life gets in the way…

30 Mar 2016

Of blogging! Dear readers, I have been absent for a bit – but too many things have been going on. Luckily, things have calmed down! I had a dance show for which I was preparing for and rehearsing non-stop. The show went off really well. And now, I can get...

Learning from yoga teachers part 2

24 Feb 2016

Armed with a 200 hour yoga teacher training, I try to navigate the expansive, and I do mean EXPANSIVE world of yoga and teaching. The practice of yoga is meant to be a lifelong one. I am quickly learning that the same applies for the teaching of yoga – there is so...

Learning from yoga teachers Part 1

15 Feb 2016

One of my goals for 2016 and beyond, was to learn yoga from experienced teachers. In an effort to work on this resolution of mine, I decided to reach out and conduct a mini interview with some of my favorite teachers! All the teachers I interviewed have extensive knowledge in asana,...