A great quote from a great instructor.

A great quote from a great instructor.

I heard something yesterday that really made me pause and reflect. It was during a Yoga for Athletes session with 15 strong and talented teens. I was teaching alongside Heidi, my fellow teen instructor, and she found the perfect words. 

"Yoga pushes you -- both physically and mentally. Live in that moment. Be proud of yourself. Let it all go."

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Building strength (plus upcoming schedule)

Building strength (plus upcoming schedule)

What a great week! Our focus this week was on strength. And, boy oh boy, are the kids S T R O N G. Whether it was at Friday Night Yoga Club, our Girls on the Run yoga session, at the Rec Center, or in regular studio classes, I saw smiles from ear to ear. I heard many, "Look at this!" moments. And I felt self confidence building. 

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"Mat chats" about mindfulness

"Mat chats" about mindfulness

Mindfulness. It's been a topic in our yoga classes recently and I wanted to give you a peek into how kids think about it and express it during class ("mat chats"). Recently, I asked for a show of hands. "Who can tell me what the word mindfulness means?"

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