Are you feeling ungrounded and not sure what to do? You’re not alone. I’ve heard this feeling come up in conversations with my coaching clients and friends. The current pandemic has put uncertainty front and center in our lives. Uncertainty has always been part of the human experience, but we can’t run from it as…Read more »
Yoga for Paddling
3 Ways to Breathe Away Your Anxiety
Looking for relief from anxiety and strategies for getting better sleep? You already have everything you need inside of you. Your breath is completely free, always available and will happen anyway – so why not make it work for you? Here are 3 ways to get anxiety relief through your breath: 3 Count Breathing Even…Read more »
Free Guided Yoga and Meditation From Me to You
Feeling stressed, overwhelmed and uncertain? I hear you. Yesterday there were some tears in my world. If you’re feeling sad, frustrated, angry or helpless, it’s important to pause and take a mindfulness break. You are not your thoughts or your feelings, you’re more than that. You are also not what is happening to you or…Read more »
Warrior II Pose: Yoga for Courage
Are you feeling the heaviness of defeat, overwhelm and self-doubt? Want some relief? Try Warrior II, a powerful pose that helps you tap into your courage and your confidence. It also has practical physical benefits of cultivating strength in the legs and opening in the hips. Here’s how to get into the pose: Stand at…Read more »
Yoga for Paddling: How to Sit to Reduce Back Pain
Did you know that one of the main functions of the spine is that of shock absorber? That’s why the spine has curves, to act like a spring to absorb impact. The disks in between the bony vertebrae also play a major roll in this function. Disks are made of squishy cartilage able to absorb…Read more »
Anna’s Gift Guide for the Health Conscious Paddler
Ready to be the coolest gift giver this season? Give meaningful and fun gifts that contribute to your favorite paddler’s health, wellbeing and passion for paddling. Read on for my top picks for paddlers who do (or would like to) take on their wellness with as much stoke as they take on the water! Under…Read more »
6 Secrets to Beat Holiday Bloat
Do you experience bloat, discomfort and lethargy from overindulging during the Holiday Season? If so, you’re not alone! I think we’ve all been there 🙂 The good news is that I’ve got some tips that will help you enjoy the good cheer and delicious foods of the season without the heaviness. As an Ayurveda…Read more »
3 Easy Spring Cleanses that Work
The truth about cleanses is that they don’t have to be long, arduous or expensive to work. And, yes, they do work. Some don’t even require that you go without food! Benefits of cleansing include clearer skin, more energy, reduced bloating/digestive distress, weight loss and enhanced sense of taste. I’ve had folks (including my Mom)…Read more »
Yoga for Paddling: Basic Low Lunge
(Excerpted from Yoga for Paddling with Anna Levesque) Yoga for paddling emphasizes the importance of strengthening the muscles we underuse in paddling and stretching the muscles that we overuse. Our hips, low back, and legs experience a double whammy in our culture due to the time we spend sitting – at our desks, in our…Read more »
Yoga for Paddling: Three-Count Belly Breathing
(Excerpted from Yoga for Paddling with Anna Levesque) Breathwork (Pranayama) is one of the eight limbs of yoga. According to yoga, the breath is our life force (prana) and can be manipulated to warm us up, cool us down, stimulate digestion, energize us or induce relaxation. Another benefit of breath control is to bring you…Read more »
