When our Yoga Teacher Training is over the last day is really emotional.  We met as complete strangers then bonded, grew, learned, meditated and practiced together for 3-4 months. Some will leave as best friends and many will leave as friends for life. Read More

Do you reach for your phone to check for the sake of checking? Do you check your computer because you don't want to miss anything? Have you given your life over to others and need to make time for yourself? Are you ready for a transition and need to find your higher voice? Twice a year we offer a Yoga Teacher Training at Red Lotus Yoga and a mindfulness retreat is part of their training. Read More

I wanted to take a moment to let you know what a positive impact Red Lotus Yoga has been for me. Especially, the past few months that I have been going through major life changes with the move to California. So many of your wise words, yoga postures and daily affirmations that have helped me get through day by day in the best way possible no matter how good or bad things were getting.  Read More

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How to Make Yoga a Core Part of Your Bedtime Routine. How many times have you gently drifted off to sleep while doing Corpse Pose at the end of a yoga practice? Yoga and sleep pair together well. In fact, adding yoga to their weekly schedule helped staff nurses improve their sleep quality and reduce stress. Read More

Have you ever heard of Maitri, karuna, mudita upeksha? These are the four Infinite Thoughts. Kindness, compassion, joy and equanimity. I like to think we can practice this on the mat, in an effort to practice off the mat. While on the mat be kind to yourself. Give yourself your practice without injury.  Be compassionate with yourself and do not compete with others or participate negative self talk. Read More

As many of you know I really enjoy hiking and backpacking. I was reminded, this last weekend on the 21 mile long Manistee River Trail...to hike my hike. This means if I want to push harder, stop, rest, take a picture or do walking meditation, I should. I should get my needs and wants met to have the fullest experience. Read More