Day 10 of #MermaidYogis is wild thing – a beautiful heart opener and one of my personal favorite poses. Wild Thing: From seated staff pose: Bend your right knee and place sole of foot on floor. Point left toes. Plant left hand behind you and lift hips, sweeping right arm up and overhead. Hold for five […]
The rad thing about dophin pose is it’s nature as a triple threat yoga pose: it’s primary functions? Strengthening the shoulders and abdominals while stretching the hamstrings. It’s an awesome prep pose for both supported headstand and forearm stand. Dolphin Pose: Start in forearm plank. Clasp hands in front of you. Inhale deeply. Exhale […]
After a week of daily core work, this sphinx pose is a well deserved counter stretch for the abdominals. Day 8 of #mermaidyogis is a gentle heart opener that can be held for about a minute, breathing deeply the entire time. Sphinx Pose: From high plank, lower all the way down to the floor. […]
I sure hope you guys have been enjoying week one of the #MermaidYogis challenge – I’m amazed at the variety of yogis we have practicing along this time! It seems like there’s something for all levels, and today is no exception. Day 7 of #MermaidYogis is any side plank variation that calls to you. My […]
Day 6 of #MermaidYogis is knee to nose, in some traditions called tiger pose. Like day 5, this is a pose that can be made more or less intense depending on your needs. Knee to Nose Variations Start with dropped knees (table pose). Inhale, extend right leg behind you. Exhale, round through the upper […]
La Fete De Femmes n. French for “The Party of Women” We are incredibly stoked to be giving away one spot for the first annual “Fete De Femmes” retreat on the Central Coast of California. This October, join Stoked Yogi founder Amelia Travis and Rachel Perez of Whimsy & Wanderlust for a yoga retreat giveaway unlike […]
“Mermaid Yogis. What exactly is it?” Every time I drop my #mermaidtribe in conversation, this is the question I hear. They inquire curiously, seemingly puzzled at the entire concept of people connecting from all corners of the globe over an app on the phone. Perhaps it’s hard to believe that there’s a whole community online uniting […]
You know that feeling when you visit a new place, and you fall in love? I gotta say, Michigan, I didn’t expect this from you. Over the years I’ve met a few wonderful Michiganites – Michiganians? Michigan folk. And each one of them has been awesome, with common traits of kindness, humility, friendliness, and a […]
SUP Yoga Stoke ~ Paddle Board Yoga Giveaway I love free things. Well, let me rephrase – I love to be surprised by winning something at no cost. I love when a friend gives an unexpected gift. I love when people give freely of themselves, with no expectation of anything in return. They say it’s […]
The biggest thanks go out to Glide for helping me make this video, and Nalu Swim for providing the best surf swimsuits around. There were definitely a few days that I doubted whether I’d make it through the whole adventure, but thanks to the support and encouragement from my friends, I ended up surfing for […]