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Inversions are challenging, but they can be less scary if you swap out unbridled momentum for control. More float, less fling. Build as much of the posture as you can while you’ve still got feet on the ground (pics 2 and 3) and then L I F T S L O W L Y. Is this harder? Yes. Safer? Yes, especially in things like this chinstand or any of the headstands. The last frame is me trying to take as much bounce and momentum out of my lift as possible. . Teaching #gandabherundasana (with plenty of prep!) to some of my vinyasa classes this week. Here’s what’s left in my schedule: . Classes at @yogaworks_boston Cambridge: Tues, Slow Power, 6:00p Weds, Slow Power, 12:00p Fri, All Levels Heated, 3:45p . Classes at @o2yogastudio Thurs, Intermediate, 6:00p Fri, Mommy + Baby, 10:00a Fri, Intermediate, 12:00p . . . #moveyourbody #getonyourmat #upsidedown #chinstand #inversion #yogalife #yogateacher #slowdown #balance #focus #strength #flexibility #mondaymotivation #athletafitpro #powervita #powerofshe #inthestudio #bostonyoga #smoochthefloor #stackjoints #justbreathe #practicepracticepractice

Your yoga practice is an act of #selflove. It is a chance to drop in to your body and sit there with it and your breath for a while. It is a chance to acknowledge and appreciate your body, all that your body is, and all that your body can do. Your heart, "stout and brave" (Longfellow) keeps on beating; your lungs keep on pumping; you are here on this little planet, day after day, contributing to our common existence. And that's a lot. I don't always treat my body well, or think the nicest things about it, but I promise to do so today. Be your own Valentine, even if you've got others to love on/receive love from today, too. . A few Friday classes if you want to #practiceselflove on your mat with me today: 10:00a Mommy + Baby @o2yogastudio 12:00p Intermediate @o2yogastudio 3:45p All Levels Heated @yogaworks_boston Cambridge . . . #practicepractice #valentinesday #fridayfeels #inthestudio #yogateacher #yogalife #beyourownvalentine #balance #moveyourbody #getonyourmat #justbreathe #afternoonlight #yogapics #athletafitpro #powerofshe #focus #beherenow #embodiment #selfcompassion #bekind #workinprogress #projectself #wrapyouupinmylove

Last weekend was family bowling day at @flatbreadsomerville. It was loads of fun, and only my brother-in-law Tim, who had been in a candlepin league, had any real luck. 🎳🍀 As @jatt_menkins kept repeating, “it is a humbling game.” Also uttered a few times: “that’s some reeeeal candlepin right there.” . And then we ate pizza! 🙂😛🍕 . . #familyfun #bowling #candlepin #tbt #villema #thisgameisimpossible #unorthodoxstance #humbled #homesweetsomerville #auntlife

Parigasansa, or Gate Pose. One of my favorite asana because it’s got a “kitchen sink” quality—it involves so many actions and parts of the body. Lateral flexion and axial rotation of the spine. Opening of the outer hip on the bent leg. Opening of the adductors and hamstrings on the extended leg. Feels real good. ✨😌✨ This week, I’m teaching sequences that get a lot of bang for your buck—or prana for your posture? #yogajokes Here’s where to find me: . Classes at @yogaworks_boston Cambridge: Tues, Slow Power, 6:00p Weds, Slow Power, 12:00p Fri, All Levels Heated, 3:45p . Classes at @o2yogastudio Thurs, Intermediate, 6:00p Fri, Mommy + Baby, 10:00a Fri, Intermediate, 12:00p . Class at @fivedoorshw: Mon, Prenatal, 5:30p . . . #yogalife #yogateacher #bostonyoga #camberville #inthestudio #parigasana #gatepose #yogapics #openup #sidebend #lateralmovement #compoundmovement #focus #flexibility #strength #athletafitpro #powerofshe #moveyourbody #getonyourmat #justbreathe #practicepractice #backinblack #touchyourtoes #awakenthebody #bewell

A bit of beauty on a dreary day. The @mfaboston is free to all today, 10:00a-10:00p. And, during this Community Celebration and all others this year as the museum turns 150, you can get a F R E E one-year membership. That is so much art and beauty!! 🎨✨Get yer butts over there. (@bethclev Aren’t you proud of me?) . This architectural detail is from the Huntington Ave entrance. 🤩 . #hottip #mfaboston #mfa150 #architecture #boston #artandculture #timeout #tunein #freeinboston #takeabreakforbeauty #artappreciation

One word for January: crowded. I taught nearly 600 students in the month, which was about double that of December (with the same number of classes). Madness. Those crowded spaces hold a certain buzz, though, a glittering energy that pulses with the same rhythm of those many beating hearts. The crash of powerful ujjayi breath, rolling just like ocean waves across the room... . My monthly recap is up on the blerg (link in bio) with some reflections on this busy month, plus sweet and funny feedback from students. Thanks to all who brought some yoga magic to the mat. ✨💕 . . . #yogalife #yogateacher #bostonyoga #inthestudio #justbreathe #sukasana #messyhairdontcare #monthlyreport #recap #januarywascrazy #makingspace #workinprogress #projectself #paleclassic #athletafitpro #powerofshe #reach #stretch #focus #moveyourbody #getonyourmat #yogaismagic

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