Tell me a little bit about your yoga journey from the beginning. Within my first class, I knew I had found my safe haven. After a few short weeks of diligent practice, I was starting to heal injuries my body had suffered from being a dancer most my life. This safe haven developed into an overall state of health that I wanted to carry off of my mat and into the world. I quickly found my calling to become a certified yoga instructor! What's it like to be a part of the RYL community? All of the teachers are so unique, yet everyone is so supportive of one another! The community embraces different styles of yoga. No matter where you are in your body (physically, mentally, or spiritually) RYL has something to offer. I love being a part of a community that reaches such diverse needs! Did you ever see yourself teaching yoga when you started practicing? When did you know that you were called to teach? I knew I was called to teach within 3 weeks of starting yoga. I started out planning to double major with Dance as one of my degrees, but had to quit one year into college after suffering major injuries. Yoga brought back that aliveness I felt when I was a dancer. The path the Universe wanted me to take was very clear to me. What does yoga mean to you? Yoga means listening to the body and bringing about awareness in everyday life. Since I come from a background of injuries, listening to my body and not pushing it is very important. What is the most magical thing about yoga? The most magical thing about yoga is how it encompasses every aspect of life. As a culture we typically only practice asana. However, asana is only one of eight limbs of yoga. No matter which limb you may be practicing, an open heart allows the others to fall into place.Why do people especially need yoga in their lives? Presence, presence, presence; too often we're filled with anxiety and stress about the past or future. Being fully absorbed in the moment is where life happens. It can’t be found anywhere else. This month we are setting intentions and preparing for the year ahead. Do you think yoga can support an intention setting practice in anyone’s life? Yes! I have found the more aware I am, the more conscious I am in my decisions. You make a lot less excuses when you are present. What is your favorite music to practice to, and why? It totally depends on my mood-- from complete silence all the way to dubstep! What 3 words would describe your life outside of your yoga practice? Outdoors, foodie, playful. What is your greatest guilty pleasure? Snacking on yummy “hobbit” food all day while watching a Lord of the Rings marathon (extended versions of course)! Anything your students ought to know about you? When I’m not teaching , I’m in the kitchen experimenting! I keep up a website called Nourished Yogi that is full of plant based recipes, helping anyone who wants to go more plant based. When I’m not teaching yoga or in the kitchen, you can find me, my husband, and pups outdoors! |
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The holiday season is almost over, which means we're relishing in the gifts and presents (or presence) we've given and received during this time! It's easy to fall into a state of feeling "less than" once the bank statement comes in post-gift giving. Before you fret over just how exactly your bank statement is that low, take a deep breath. This week's Wellness Wednesday is all about cultivating abundance-- crystal style! Crystals are powerful forms of energy that the Earth creates over a very long period of time. The variations in mineral content and geographic landscape determine the look, feel, and sparkle of each crystal. Using crystals for energy work is a very natural, gentle form of positive healing that anyone can benefit from! This week, we're focusing on three spectacular stones that help you tap into your money-healing powers with ease!
You may be wondering "how exactly do I use these stones?" The beautiful practice of crystal healing is in its simplicity; you may get as elaborate or as nonchalant as you'd like! Beginning crystal holders often purchase a small bag to keep crystals in, carrying them with you throughout the day. Others simply throw the crystal in a pocket or on a pendant to wear and carry. Crystal grids are a common healing meditation and practice for those who have a collection of crystals and wish to have a relaxing experience alongside. For any crystal grid, adding a clear quartz crystal helps to magnify the energy without having to add more to the grid design. "The depth of your abundance depends on the depth of your gratitude."Malachite
The stone of growth and prosperity, malachite is a powerful crystal for anyone in transition. It assists in releasing spiritual blockages to open the mind, body, and spirit up for abundance. Utilize the compassionate nature of malachite in combination with citrine or green adventurine to protect the spirit during the growth and release process. Use malachite to assist in the following:
This is a guest post from astrologer, herbal intuitive, and spiritual mystic Treaura Herbal at Treaura.com There's nothing sweeter than the holiday season; we're sipping warm eggnog, coaxing the fire, and spending time with loved ones! Holidays are a time of expressing love, joy, and gratitude for those closest to us, and it's no surprise that many people look forward to this time of the year. Unfortunately, what goes along with this season is a rapid influx of scheduling, budgeting, and socializing. It's easy to see that time becomes the most important commodity in staying as joyous as the season. The American Psychological Association reported in 2006 that over 1 in 4 of Americans feel anxiety and stress during the end of the year, and that number continues to climb higher. Many factors come into play: facing family drama, struggling to financially endure the gift giving, and the tiring nature of travel are just a few! This week, we're dealing with the anxiety and stress of the holiday season with one of my favorite anxie-tea busting secrets; natural herbal teas! Delete Depression With Citrus (Lemon, Orange) Feeling blue during this time of year? You're not alone! Find freedom from sadness and release your burdens with the power of citrus peels and fruits in your tea! Citrus contains bioflavanoids that provide antioxidant support, healing the body from the inside out. Lemon and orange contain aromatherapeutic properties that lift your mood instantly, creating a positive emotional state when used frequently over time.
Attack Anxiety With Kava Root Believe it or not, Native Hawaiians would drink a version of kava root tea to relax so much so that it was almost like being buzzed! There is no alcohol content in kava root, though it can immediately relax a tense body-- a common symptom of anxiety. Eleuthero root is another beneficial calming herb that has been used for centuries to encourage a sense of well-being! In combination with kava root, anxiety will be a thing of the past after you drink these teas:
Shush Stress With Rooibos African red bush tea has taken off in the last 5 years, and for good reason! Rooibos is an earthy, zesty tea that can satisfy many different tea drinkers. It also has powerful stress relieving properties that make the holiday season a much more joyous occasion for those cold evenings. St. John's Wort is a common stress reducing herb that can go perfectly in any tea formulation without tasting herbally.
Thank you for sharing your time and space with me at the Roswell Yoga Life blog! Learn more about herbal medicine, astrology, and cultivating daily joy at Treaura.com!
Tell your story: share your favorite stress reducing practices this holiday season on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter using the hashtags #stressfreetea and #roswellyogalife! In the middle of yoga class, we're all eager to savor the moments of deep centered balance and stability in each posture. The practice of yoga is inherently a practice of being in the present moment. Sure, we are all guilty of wandering off into the responsibilities that lie outside of that sacred space-- kids, work, home life-- which are all perfectly normal. The benefits of living in each moment as consciously as possible is beyond healing for the immune and nervous system. Stress, anxiety, and tension are demolished by living in a state of positive consciousness. When it comes time to decompress after a vigorous yoga class, and settle into savasana, it's easy to let your limbs relax and spread out over the mat. For many, it is the time of true release and relaxation. However, it's also a true test of conscious living: will you relax in savasana long enough to forget everything that awaits you in the outside world? Or will you succumb to the stresses that brought you to your practice in the first place and get up early? Savasana, or Corpse Pose, is meant to bring about a sense of deep joy and bliss that cannot be duplicated. The body eagerly awaits a chance to completely rest, especially after a moving meditation like yoga. Quit skipping savasana to save time, and save your health instead! Rolling up your mat early is like shaking hands with a massage therapist, laying down on the table, and then walking out the door. Savasana provides many immediate benefits:
When staying in Savasana for more than 5 minutes, you can experience the following:
We are no stranger to failure; in fact, over 1 in 3 of us feel that we're in the lower class. It's not surprising, either-- unemployment and income inequality is as prevalent as ever. Unfortunately, we cannot control everything that happens in a lifetime, nor can we predict it. However, taking a different approach to failure can drastically improve your overall health and well being. By elevating your mood and perspective, the effects of stress and challenges will not affect your quality of life! This week, on Wellness Wednesday, we're discovering the ways to discard "can't" from your life vocabulary. The next time you feel challenged or overwhelmed, try removing this tiny word from your thoughts and conversations! This small step may surprise you. When we move from a state of stress to a state of motivation, negativity plays a much smaller role in chronic pain and depression. It is as simple as adjusting your perspective:
"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." -Thomas Edison How will you challenge yourself to remove "can't" from your vocabulary this week? Share your insights on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram using the hashtags #rylwellnesswednesday and #roswellyogalife!
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