Posts Tagged ‘Yoga’
Never Skip This Pose and I Mean It!
As a yoga teacher, I am always amazed that people skip out on the most important part of the class: savasana. Especially in NYC (or any city for that matter), we are rushing to and from class, often times, leaving class early. I am here to tell you this: You are doing yourself a major…
Read MoreI Went to Bali and Turned Into a Hot Mess
As I sit here and write this, I have white dots all over my face and chest – ladies, I know some of you know about “pink” dots.
Read MoreColor Healing
When you are attracted to wear a particular color you are answering the call of your energy system.
Read MorePerfecting the Crow Pose
In continuing my Yoga “How To” series I have a brief tutorial for the Crow Pose. The Crow Pose is one of the first arm balance poses you will learn. It may seem hard but it really isn’t! Plus, you will look really cool doing it! Let me know how you did in the comments!…
Read MoreHow to do a Headstand (in the Middle of the Room) + a Cute Cameo
While I was away, I filmed a few instructional vids on how to do yoga stuff. Here is one of my favorite poses to practice…Headstand.
Read MoreOne of My Favorite Breathing Practices
Today, I wanted to share on of my favorite breathing exercises with you.
Read MoreAre you Running on Empty?
I don’t know about you but for me, this time of the year is insane! Between designing jewelry, shipping orders, teaching my yoga classes, attending holiday celebrations and managing to squeeze in a few hours of sleep, I feel like I am running on empty! I needed to have a little sit down with myself…
Read More8 Energizing Yogic Snacks
Guest Post by Katrine van Wyk Although sticking to eating a few proper meals per day is the ideal way to go – there are situations and moments when even us yogis just need a snack! When you run straight from a long day at the office to a 7pm yoga class – you might…
Read MoreHow shakin’ my booty helped me get out of my head and let go of my fear
Last night I taught my second Hip Hop yoga class for the year. The theme of the class was: “Escape your inhibitions and free your mind by getting into your body and out of your head. Join Tracy Matthews in a fun, athletic, powerful vinyasa style class choreographed to Hip Hop beats and cool jams…
Read MoreLessons in Letting Go
“If you love something (or want something), let it go. If it comes back to you, it was yours to keep and if it doesn’t, it was never yours to have.” -Unknown and translated by many Letting go is hard to do and it has been a common theme in my classes since I started…
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