by Carmen | Aug 6, 2017 | Blog
How do you approach your practice? It’s something to consider. Approaching a subject is often an activity that goes unnoticed, as it’s “just what we do”. Why do we do what we do? Frequently it’s because it’s what we’ve always done. Approaching a subject often requires...
by Carmen | Jun 18, 2017 | Blog, Uncategorized
I’m honored to now be teaching a class at the Iyengar Yoga Institute of Los Angeles! On Sunday mornings I am teaching a level 1/2 (beginner & intermediate) class at IYILA. For those of you who have not been to the Institute, you’ll love it! ...
by Carmen | Jan 13, 2015 | Blog, Uncategorized
My teacher said recently that to be a good teacher you need to be able to teach as naked as possible. No, he didn’t mean that we should do “naked yoga” (yuck!). He did mean that we must be able to be as much of our authentic self as possible when teaching. I believe...
by Carmen | Mar 12, 2014 | Blog, Uncategorized
Many students complain about wrist pain. This is a common problem for many reasons. You might find that you spend a lot of time on the computer. This seems to be the main culprit, but whatever the reason, how you work with your hands when placing them on the ground...
by Carmen | Mar 12, 2014 | Blog, Uncategorized
Your body lives in the past. Your mind lives in the future. They come together in the present when you practice yoga. ~ B.K.S. Iyengar