Do you ever just want to pack up and run from all of your problems? We know that running away won’t solve anything. But, I have to admit, there are times when I’d like to get away and start over with a clean slate. Most of us can’t just pack up and go on an extended vacation whenever we need... Read More The post 5 Ways to Release + Reset appeared first on Spoiled Yogi ..read more

It can be heartbreaking to see your child suffer with anxiety. I know there have been many instances that I really didn’t know what to do to soothe my anxious child–and it made me feel pretty anxious myself! Yoga has always done wonders for my anxiety, but I’ve realized that simply telling my child to take a deep breath is... Read More The post Can Yoga Help Children with Anxiety? appeared first on Spoiled Yogi ..read more

There are so many valuable aspects to challenging yourself on the yoga mat. Over time you gain strength and flexibility. Observing progress can be empowering and give you a sense of accomplishment and confidence. And it can be so much fun to try new things and PLAY like maybe you did when you were a kid. Right now I’m loving... Read More The post 5 Tips for to Overcoming Fear in Yoga Poses appeared first on Spoiled Yogi ..read more

There are few things in my life that have been as challenging (or frustrating) than marketing my yoga business. I don’t know about you, but I was formally trained in Journalism and Downward Facing Dog. Until recently I had very little training in marketing and/or running a business. It shouldn’t be surprising, then, that I struggled for years. And I... Read More The post 5 Things Handstand Taught Me About Marketing my Yoga Business appeared first on Spoiled Yogi ..read more

If you’ve got questions about yoga and Diastasis Recti, you’re in the right place. Read on for in-depth information that covers everything you need to know about practicing yoga if you suspect you have a Diastasis Recti. This is Part 2 of our series on Postpartum Core Strength, make sure you read Part 1 here! When I first gave birth,... Read More The post Postnatal Yoga, Part II: Yoga for Diastasis Recti? appeared first on Spoiled Yogi ..read more

After you have a baby, it’s normal to be eager to regain strength and tone in your midsection or core. In this post, I’m going to share some of my favorite poses to help you do just that through gradually adding more yoga into your life. (The benefits of postnatal yoga or postpartum yoga extend FAR beyond core strength–both for... Read More The post Yoga for Postpartum Core Strength, Part 1 appeared first on Spoiled Yogi ..read more

I get why a lot of pregnant moms are hesitant to work out their core during pregnancy. After all, a pregnant body changes and shifts daily–and the most notable change is definitely in the midsection area where baby is growing! Not only is it safe to keep doing core exercises during pregnancy, doing so has a whole host of benefits.... Read More The post Is It Safe? Core Exercises for Pregnancy appeared first on Spoiled Yogi ..read more

When it comes to positive affirmations, I haven’t always been a believer. I’ve always appreciated the power of words, don’t get me wrong. But the idea that just saying something over and over to yourself could actually make any difference sent my bullshit meter into overdrive. I mean, come on. And you know what? I still think that idea is... Read More The post 90+ Positive Affirmations for Every Situation appeared first on Spoiled Yogi ..read more

It’s no secret that I loooooove yoga props–and a good, rectangle yoga bolster is my favorite of all. Second only to a skilled yoga teacher with an eagle eye for alignment and energetic inaccuracies, yoga props are THE best way to transform your yoga practice. There are limitless ways to use blocks, blankets, straps, sandbags, and even eye pillows to... Read More The post 10 Relaxing Ways to Use a Yoga Bolster appeared first on Spoiled Yogi ..read more

Let it go. It’s one of the most cliche statements you hear in a yoga class. I’d ban it from my own classes if it weren’t so damn true. Yes, we hold on to so many things we don’t need in our bodies–stress, tensions, anxiety, sadness, harmful patterns–the body remembers it all. And everything functions so much better when you... Read More The post Yoga and Minimalism: 5 Reasons to Simplify appeared first on Spoiled Yogi ..read more