People often ask me why I started YogiNest. They wonder why I didn’t just go and get a job at a yoga studio (trust me sometimes I do too, running a business is hard work, hahaha). While starting your own business is not for the faint of heart it truly is so rewarding, even if … Continue reading The Story Behind YogiNest
Category: Stress Relief
A Gift Disguised As A Tragedy
I remember the exact moment of diagnosis like it happened yesterday. I remember the details explicitly; what I was wearing, who I was with, and where I was. My phone rang, caller ID said it was my doctor and my stomach flipped. I was waiting for results of a test that would determine whether or not … Continue reading A Gift Disguised As A Tragedy
I’m Not Flexible Enough!
ME: Hi THEM: Hi, what do you do for a living? ME: I’m a yoga teacher THEM: Oh God, I would die if I did yoga! I’m just not flexible enough. Hmmmm… 9 times out of 10 this is the response I get when I talk to someone about yoga. Rarely do I hear that … Continue reading I’m Not Flexible Enough!
What Happens When We Meditate?
It has been said that we have anywhere from 50,000-70,000 thoughts per day and it could even be more. That’s insane! Our brain is beautiful, magical, wonderful, powerful, and its also…a liar! Think of all the silly things you think about during the day. “I’m fat, I’m stupid, I’m not good enough. I’ll never get … Continue reading What Happens When We Meditate?
What Happens When We Go Upside Down?
Inversions! I remember being terrified that at any moment during a class my teacher would say, “Okay everybody we’re going to practice inversions now.” Anxiety, fear, insecurity; all those feelings yoga is supposed to help you navigate away from all presented themselves, literally all at the same time. Then I learned a little more about … Continue reading What Happens When We Go Upside Down?
The Importance Of Restorative Yoga
It’s official, we’re highly stimulated at all times. Our personal lives are busy, our professional lives are busy, the world around us is busy at all times. There seems to be very little time to retreat and refresh. Even when we’re home “relaxing” we’re stimulated, either by the television or social media, etc. There has never … Continue reading The Importance Of Restorative Yoga
