For me, music is an integral part of teaching my classes. So I thought I would share my music for yoga classes. I remember the time I was taking a class and heard a really familiar tune, but I couldn’t place it. It seemed like a classical piece, but felt very contemporary. When I left… Read More Music for Yoga Classes
I love houseplants. I also love meditation and mindfulness. But what do houseplants and mindfulness have in common? Well let’s start at the beginning of my houseplant obsession. I started out buying a few plants for my yoga studio/meditation space in my house. (You can see how I made my meditation space here) I named… Read More Houseplants and Mindfulness.
My meditation practice has settled into a bit of a routine. Light the candles, pick up my mala, and begin my mantra. Over time I have found that I usually use the same mantra, lyrics that I took from a song familiar and comforting. But occasionally I need something different, maybe a slice of peace… Read More My Mantras for Meditation and Life
I practiced yoga purely as a form of exercise for several years before I started diving further into yogic philosophy. Turns out there is a lot more to yoga than just going to a hot flow class and getting some exercise! Not that there’s anything wrong with this approach, as that is where most of… Read More Yoga Off The Mat
When I practice yoga or meditation, I like to hold an intention. A thought, idea, or words to help inspire my practice and quiet my mind. Sometimes I choose something very simple, other times it’s part of a long quote. Ideas or emotions like gratitude or curiosity work well also! Below is a collection of… Read More My Top 10 Favorite Yoga Quotes
I wanted to share with you my morning routine. This doesn’t come naturally to me. I am not a morning person. Christy will try and have a conversation with me prior to coffee and it usually goes something like this. “Hey Alex what do you want to make for dinner tonight?” Blank stare. “Do you… Read More My Morning Routine
There are so many different ways to meditate. What types of meditation work for you? Each practice is beautiful in its own way, and has its benefits. Do you want to feel more focused or more relaxed? Do you enjoy sitting peacefully or is it easier to focus on the movement of your body? You… Read More Types of Meditation
“Quiet the mind and the soul will speak.” –Ma Jaya Sati Bhagavati When setting up your meditation space you can make it as simple or complex as you want. Ideally you want a quiet, warm, comfortable meditation space. That’s it. Simple right? If you want to be a little extra you might set aside a… Read More Meditation Space
Q: What is meditation? A: Direction of the senses, and contemplation or concentration. This post is the first in a series about meditation. Here we will discuss the science behind meditation, and how meditation actually works. In addition to this post the next several posts will cover the different types of meditation, setting up a… Read More The Science Behind Meditation