5 Reasons To Not Practice Yoga
The internet is full of reasons to try yoga. You’ve probably heard most of them. Yoga practice is a testament to flexibility, mindfulness, health, and subsequent happiness. Countless people have
Jamie Silverstein
4 Things No One Ever Tells You About Taking A Yoga Class
So much information about yoga and so many articles out there that talk about every single aspect of your yoga practice. But did anyone ever tell you these four little
The Yoga Of Relationships – Learning To Love (Yourself)
I've dated a lot. I've dated the sweet guy. The musician (twice). The arty-guy. The 'guys' guy. I've even dated my best friend (three times…). And, all of this dating
The Problem With Being Super – 3 Ways To Be Cool With Human
My sweetie called me a "superwoman" the other day. And, in heroic fashion, I picked a fight with him. Human- I can do. Super- not so much. And, yet, I
Who’s Rules Are You Living By?
I went to an inspiring workshop with Jen Pastiloff recently and Jennifer talked about 'the rules'. And, friendit got serious! Jennifer was ultimately asking for each of us to look
Identity Theft – Who Are You In Your Yoga Class?
We all do it: perform. We are friends, lovers, parents, teachers, students, employees… the list goes on and on. But, who are you on your yoga mat? What if you
My Apple Breakdown – Shifting From Should To Self-Love
I'm a big kidder. I I've made a habit of calling myself "a technological idiot" and the like. And, I encourage people to affirm this. "Let me tell you about
Why Being “Yogi” Is Total Crap
My mind is a brat sometimes. My mind tells me that I "should" appear ethereal and blissful and never have negative thoughts about myself or others… After all, I teach
Courage 2.0
In our super-hero age, I feel like courage and bravery get pigeon holed. You need muscles and danger and probably a truck. To be courageous, you need heroics. Except, is
7 Reasons To NOT Become A Yoga Instructor
With the rising popularity of yoga nowadays, it seems like we can't meet a friend who doesn't know someone that is a yoga teacher. But, is being a yoga teacher
The Yoga Of Eating Disorders
A friend recently asked me for support around her habit of disordered eating and a bit of love. You see, like me (us), she struggles to see the beauty that
Body Empowerment – Why It’s Okay To Not Always Love Your Body
Every so often, I hear someone say: “Love your body”, and I think: “Huh?” How do you respond to the call for body love and what does it mean anyway?
3 Reasons Why Goals Stink – The Problem With A Check-List Life
All throughout my skating career we set goals. Our calendar and moods were set upon making and completing our goals. And, we got to be really good at it. Except
4 Practices To Keep Doing This Year
In light of that arbitrary thing called “New Years” where we collectively decide to reset our lives and “resolve” to be better (ha!) versions of ourselves, I am offering myself
The Yoga Of Kindergarten: Don’t Poke
Of the many things that working in a kindergarten taught me, one lesson I remember is this: don’t poke. While often a literal lesson, don’t poke has come to mean
How I’m Doing Things Wrong
Truth time. I do too much. I'm like the student that skips savasana. And, I know better! Yet, somewhere between "yes" and friends, and "yes" and teaching, and (sigh…) "yes?",
The Root of Acceptance – YOU
I grew up figure skating. Not in the holiday hot-chocolate past-time type of way. I grew up figure skating to win. I was traveling internationally for the US at age
Cut the Fat: An Open Letter to the Yoga Community
Dear Students, Teachers, and Friends! This season, I have one wish for all of us: Nourishment. For too long, I have heard (and even been a part of) a rhetoric
What Nourishment Sounds Like
Confession: I own a yoga studio because I took one too many triggering, unconscious yoga classes. Having recovered from an eating disorder (ED) in my formative years, my relationship with
“Hello” Asana – The Fertility of Starting Where You Are
There are many truths in your yoga practice. On your mat, you encounter the physical reality of how you've been treating your body. You might notice the compression of over-seated