by ValYogiSite | Feb 3, 2015 | Blog
I once had a new student who left the room 50 minutes into class for about 5 minutes. I let people leave the room when they need breathers to take care of themselves. But before they leave, I ask them if they are ok. I don’t talk about leaving the room at my studio or...
by ValYogiSite | Jan 29, 2015 | Blog
Now that you understand my inspiration for my mantra, balancing effort and ease, I am thrilled you are moving on to reading about The YogiVal 5 Fundamentals. My 5 Fundamentals video series will give you more examples and visuals of how to learn these connection...
by ValYogiSite | Jan 28, 2015 | Blog
When I first started thinking about balancing effort and ease, it related to my yoga practice and bringing pain relief to my arthritic hip. But over time I realized I also desperately needed to bring that balance into my everyday life. Throughout my 20’s, it felt like...
by ValYogiSite | Dec 9, 2014 | Blog, Uncategorized
I started practicing Bikram yoga in 1996 when I was 28. I came to yoga after months of pain and discomfort from arthritis in my right hip caused by a break when I was 13. At the time, I was told there was nothing I could do and that I would need a hip replacement in...
