Last week I vacationed w/family in the Outer Banks. A big shady deck with an ocean view might just be my dream yoga spot, and I don’t even like the beach. I have not felt so motivated to get up and practice in a while. Morning practice was easy, and daily! My aunt and sister [...]

This morning I did 3 rounds Breath of Fire, 5 rounds Alternate Nostril Breath, 3 rounds Sun Salutes. Then: Wide-legged Forward Bend (the Ashtanga sequence starts similarly) Triangle, each side Headstand Forearm Stand (lifting up for 2 seconds!) Shoulder Stand Bridge Wheel Seated Forward Bend Seated Spinal Twist All very brief. Probably 15 minutes to [...]

I actually did a decent sequence this evening in the park. I’ve been doing way more breathing exercises and meditation than “actual poses” lately, so it felt great to stretch. Although it’s always weird to practice in a crowded Brooklyn park, you feel so many eyes on you (even if they’re not). Here’s the part [...]

Since I got back from the retreat, I’ve actually kept up a morning practice. I always do pranayama: 3 rounds Breath of Fire (60, 75, 90 reps, and 60, 75, 90 second retentions) 5–10 rounds Alternate Nostril Breathing (inhale 4, hold 16, exhale 8 ) Sometimes I add my favorite sequence ever: the Kundalini Spinal [...]

Today I was an art director, alignment coach, hair assistant, styling assistant, and fluffer (of a ponytail). Sabina, Brian and I did a photo shoot for our new yoga book at a beautiful studio on Hudson St. Over 100 poses, and we finished right as the parking lot was about to lock up. Funny how [...]

Here is my practice sequence from last week. I’ve been trying to rest a hip strain (the massage therapist and acupuncturist said it needs 4-12 WEEKS of rest), so this gentle sequence from Dr. Amrit Raj was much appreciated. (He was in town for a “Yoga & Ayurveda” workshop at Exhale.) This is a light [...]