Congratulations to Yoga Trinity grad Eli Haski on winning the ACT nomination for the Fitness Australia Active Communities Award! I first met Eli through my husband Chris and he told me about this amazing woman who was teaching fitness and movement class for those living with mental illness. Eli undertook Trinity Yoga Teacher Training to add yoga to her programs, and has mad..read more
Lessons From the Mat – Sequencing
I had a question from a new grad recently about sequencing, and she was feeling a bit pressured to be sequencing a new class every day and wanted to get some guidance. I have written a bit about this here, and will continue over the coming months to discuss a few of the foundations that I work with in my own sequencing. But, to get more ideas, I reached out to a few Trinity..read more
Fav Yoga Blogs, Podcasts, and Newsletters
Hello Friends, I regularly get questions about what books to be reading, what blogs to pay attention to, and how to keep up with the evolving exploration of yoga in the modern world. While I am always taking courses, reading new books, and of course exploring on the mat, one of my favorite ways to stay curious about the practice, and to keep informed and inspired is to hav..read more
ACE Continuing Education Credits
The Core Yoga Online Education program is now approved by ACE (American Council on Exercise) for 3.0 CEC Continuing Education Credits! Core Yoga is a comprehensive online course to study, practice, and learn to teach a dynamic Yoga/Pilates fusion. Suitable for group fitness, personal trainers, and mind-body movement instructors from all backgrounds who wish to implement Y..read more
September’s Free Yoga Podcast – Down Dog Slow Flow
Check out this month's free yoga podcast - free to stream or download and save. Find it here in the Yoga Trinity Shop In Vinyasa Flow and Core Yoga the Downward Facing Dog is one of our staple poses, used as a transitional movement and a ‘resting’ pose. But, because it is so familiar, and bec..read more
Sequencing for Routine and Variety
I had a great question this week from a recent yoga teacher training graduate about sequencing for her new classes, and it got me to thinking about how we sequence our own home practice each day, week, month, and year. What informs our decisions about what to practice, when to practice, and how often we should do the same practice or how often we should change it up? Whethe..read more
Vegan Butter ‘Chicken’
A delicious vegan alternative to tasty Butter Chicken. I was skeptical at first but this really was easy to make and even the carnivore in the house loved it. Don't be put off by the number of steps in the preparations - just have all your ingredients ready to go and this recipe is quick and easy - and super delish! Serve with rice or naan. Ingredients:
- 1 c..read more
On Work and Rest – Olympic Observations
I’ve been watching a lot of the Olympics the past few days and, like you perhaps, have been thinking about how much hard work, how many years of training, practice, competition, and mental preparation each athlete endures in order to perform at the highest levels of their sport. But, what we might not realize is that just as much as their success is due to work, it is also..read more
Cauliflower Pizza
After seeing this recipe a few times online, I decided to try my hand at a cauliflower-crust pizza, and the results were...well, pretty good. Was it tasty? Absolutely. Will this replace 'real' pizza for me? No. Then again, I'm not celiac or wheat intolerant or focused on reducing carbs. If you are, this will give you a pretty great pizza experience without the grai..read more
Spicy Moroccan Carrot Dip
Can you eat too much hummus? Last week I found out that, sadly, yes you can. So, needing a break from my fav dip, and having a costco-sized bag of carrots in the crisper, I thought I'd try something different - and this spicy carrot dip is just perfect for these cool winter days, and serves well with veggies, crackers, or how about some warm flatbread right out of the pan? ..read more
Cauliflower and Parsnip Soup
Winter is coming, and it’s time for soup! This recipe is one of my favorites – a hearty soup with the earthiness of cauliflower and parsnip, this is a delicious and very nourishing winter evening meal. Full disclosure - I am not sure that these are the measurements for this soup. I make it so often, but aside from parsnips and cauliflower, I kind of just chuck in whatev..read more
10 Years – A Few Things I Have Learned
In a continuing discussion, I have a few more ideas to share about what I have learned after 20 years of teaching, and a decade of facilitating yoga teacher training programs. I hope you find this helpful! A few things I have learned: Know Your Core Values. In March I talked a bit about core values and how, to me, a big part of developing a healthy and ..read more