12.21.17
For most of us, the holiday season is a time when we allow ourselves some nutritional indulgences. I have found it impossible to deny myself a sampling of the goodies that abound during […]
12.12.17
When thinking of giving gifts to my loved ones, what immediately comes to mind is that they have everything they need and most of what they want. Yet two things we can never […]
11.21.17
The Sun Salutation, or Surya Namaskar in Sanskrit, is the basic building block of Vinyasa, otherwise known as Flow Yoga, the style of yoga that we practice at Mind the Mat and that is practiced by millions […]
11.08.17
Joining the fun at the Halloween parade in Del Ray this past weekend reminded me of how important it is, during this season, when the days grow shorter and the nights longer, to […]
10.10.17
Beautification is a daily ritual for me. Religiously, I set aside time every day to take care of my hair, skin, teeth, and body. It’s the way I relax, center, and practice self-care. […]
09.12.17
On my way to teach Saturday 8:30am Prenatal Yoga at Mind the Mat… Me, passing out Mind the Mat onesies to the pregnant mamas after class …the words of Justin Timberlake’s song “Can’t Stop The […]
08.31.17
The practice and study of yoga are rooted in the knowledge that we are multi-dimensional and holistic beings. We can’t separate out our mind from our body or our body from our spirit. […]
11.25.16
Summer 2017 is your chance to get certified as a yoga teacher in just four weeks at Mind the Mat. Our training emphasizes three areas: Experiential Learning Putting knowledge into practice and […]
11.09.16
Yoga is one way to connect with others and to our highest self. We all feel stuck or blocked sometimes, and in those moments it can feel like we are the only one […]
07.12.16
This winter Mind the Mat presents a 21-Day Yoga Teacher Training Immersion in Colombia, South America. On the first and last night of the training, we’ll stay in Cartagena, where the airport is, at a beautiful […]
06.30.16
A few weeks back, my business partner Megan Brown wrote a post on the community at Mind the Mat and the feeling you get when you walk through the doors here. She called […]
06.16.16
Join us for a celebration of health and wellness in Alexandria! At Well Ray 2016, an annual festival presented by Mind the Mat Pilates & Yoga and sponsored by MOMs Organic Market, we’re […]
04.06.16
Each month I assist a birth. As a birth assistant I provide emotional support to my clients throughout their labors and help to manage discomfort through breath techniques, labor postures, and massage. Some […]
03.29.16
There is this idea in the tradition of yoga called karma yoga. Karma yoga is selfless service, without expectation of outcome or even acknowledgment. Yoga means union and the experience of samadhi (bliss) that […]
03.14.16
Imagine this: you are sitting in a restaurant in the open air courtyard of a 16th century colonial mansion. It’s evening, 75 degrees Fahrenheit and not a bug in sight. Ornate columns and bouquets […]
