Tag Archives: teaching

Finding the Reset Button

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Ah, the holidaze. Torqued schedules, buffets of indulgence, and hunting for the ideal sparkly accessories. As a Leo lady, I relish the full social calendar but need my reset workout more than ever. Beyond the din of festivities, the superego insists on punishing cardiovascular atonement. Yet as I settle into practice, a calm emerges. I submerge into down dog and crawl through standing poses. Squat. Vinyasa. Lunge. Handstand for an upside down. Backbend for an inside out. Lay down. Breathe. … Continue reading →

How to Teach “Broga”

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As the In-house Yogi at Clif Bar & Co, I have enjoyed the challenge of introducing many dudes to yoga. After instructing sarcastic, athletic guys I now understand how to capture their attention and respect. 1. To build locker-room style camaraderie, refer to everyone by their last names. 2. Don’t hand out blocks. Use an underhanded toss. Anything that resembles playing catch will build competency. 3. Bring extra towels for the puddles of sweat. During abdominal breathing at the start of … Continue reading →

My Beach Vacation at Caveman Bootcamp

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I’m back from three weeks in Southeast Asia. Between the chaotic streets of Bangkok and sobering reality of Cambodia, I took a MovNat course on primitive movement. So, how was it? Gritty. On an island in Thailand, we studied how to lift large logs, climb trees, balance across high branches, swim in the ocean, run barefoot, defend ourselves, and much more. Our tropical, outdoor “gym” didn’t present flat terrains, measured weights or handles designed to fit our hands.  Instead we traversed … Continue reading →