I am sharing my favorite way to approach splits with you! This is a hatha class that kindly guides you away from your comfort zone towards hanumanasana. My approach is gentle and the focus is on being patient and accepting what is changing. Props needed: two yoga blocks. So many of you have expressed a desire to start practicing yoga but are nervous about not being flexible or simply not having access to the teacher you would enjoy. I'm beginning to film short classes for

Below you will find my contribution to the Bad Yogi Magazine article, Dear society: You Can Be "Blind" and Still Use a Phone. I’m 28 years old and five years ago, I had perfect eyesight. When I was diagnosed with Stargardt disease at 23, I learned that my eyesight would slowly diminish over the next 10 years. Initially, I was terrified. Previously, I’d been planning to go to dental school, which was immediately derailed. I was also terrified because I had no idea what blindne

Think of the way you feel when you find a song that you really like (like REALLY like)! If it's a true match, you might start searching for more songs that make you feel a similar way. I thought it’d be awesome to share some of those songs that I really enjoy and some alternative choices that I feel are still similar! Let me know in the comments if you love any of them or if you have songs to share. I love finding new music and can’t wait to hear the songs you love! !Bonu

This post is a real treat! It was such an honor to be a part of the Bronx Narratives Radio podcast highlighting Bronx culture, people, and tunes!! We had a great time! Click to Listen in! What you’ll hear: Updates from your hosts Kayla and Dondre Dope music A walk-thru of my experience with losing eyesight and all that accompanied My current thoughts on the eSight eyewear from the Rachael Show (I don’t know anything about the newer or updated glasses, I only refer to the o

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What an awesome and up-to- date review of the most popular yoga mats by Reviews.com! I had to share it with you all. Here’s the link to the full study --> Click here to learn all there is to know about yoga mats and read below for a brief summary and info on the mat I’m currently loving! After over 50 hours of research and a survey of 100 yoga instructors, Reviews.com narrowed it down from 30 contenders to give us the 8 best yoga mats! Here’s their ranking: The Manduka PROl

With every person that I meet, I want them to leave understanding that there is always a silver lining in any situation in life! Last week I had the honor of working with Vixen J. to contribute my story to his wonderful and inspiring online series! Similar to Humans of New York, Minute Made NY is a profile series dedicated to highlighting individuals on what drives and motivates them to keep going in their daily lives, as well as their personal stories, in one minute. I lov

“The guideline of Aparigraha invites us to let go and to pack lightly for our journey through life, all the while caring deeply and enjoying fully.” – Deborah Adele, Yamas and Niyamas To everyone who has gone above and beyond to show love and support in my life and on my yoga journey: Thank you so much! I am trying to build a page where I can write mostly about yoga and wellness, but it’s taking longer than expected and I really want to start sharing! I’m making this blog p

I have recieved encouragement and support beyond my containment and I want to encourage you now! Please read this! Here’s a quick update: As many of you know, I love yoga! I’ve wanted to attend a yoga teacher certification program for quite some time now, but I haven’t pursued it because of financial barriers. My amazing boyfriend Ben, who encouraged me to launch this blog, also encouraged me to pursue my passion for yoga (an by encourage I also mean he wouldn’t get off my

During the month of November I participated in a yoga challenge themed ‘Gratitude’. For each day in November I posted a picture on Instagram and told the world what I am grateful for. First, I want everyone reading this to know that you are not alone if you’ve ever felt like your life is as hard as it could possibly get. It’s okay to feel sad sometimes. I was feeling that way months ago when I accepted the fact that I could not be a part of my dental school class. What ha