Pronounced: mah-ree-chee-YAH-suh-nuh Sage Pose, First Variation Ever heard of “asana greed”? It’s the sense of wanting more from a pose—to nail a handstand, conquer an arm balance, or slide further into the splits. Isn’t it funny that many of…
“Everything in moderation, including moderation.” – Oscar Wilde As we enter those last precious weeks before fall, we’re asking ourselves potentially the most important question—did we have enough fun this summer? But whether the answer is yes or no,…
Do you ever feel like when it’s summertime you’re somehow obligated to be in a good mood? Everyone else seems to be in their element, frolicking through sprinklers and stretching out on beach blankets, so why aren’t you? The…
You can almost sense when it will strike. You’re headed out of town for the weekend when your friends plan a huge party at the beach. Or you opt-out of dinner with coworkers to go to the gym, and…
As much as we sometimes wish it would, life doesn’t stop during the hot summer months. So even as the August sun blazes, we still find ourselves running errands, commuting, and trying to get that workout in. But before…
Summertime conjures up images of lounge chairs, tropical drinks, and lazy days. Or maybe it’s bonfires, backyard BBQs, and open roads…? While many of us have some sort of break during the coming months, how we use our freedom…
If you’ve been practicing yoga your whole life, why should you be interested in trying out Pilates, a seemingly entirely different fitness modality? In truth, yoga and Pilates have more in common than you might think. Especially if you’re…
Pilates has its own rich tradition and with that tradition comes a unique vocabulary. If you are just getting started with a Pilates practice, it’s helpful to know what the teacher is referencing when they call out a pose.…
The saying “I have arrived” is often used in the context of a sense of accomplishment. When we’ve completed a task, escalated in our career, or reached a landmark in our personal lives, we feel like we’ve “made it”—we…