Happy Hump Day Lovers!
My yoga conference buzz is still pushing me through this gloomy week! I know I’ve said I love rainy days but let me be clear, I am not a fan of several in a row!ANYWAY, I promised to share all the amazing details of The Yoga Journal Conference in New York this past weekend! The lovely and talented Kristin Ritter of Nourishing Storm was my partner in crime for the weekend & I couldn’t have been more blessed to have such an inspirational force to share the weekend with!
In addition to our 6 workshops this weekend, Kristin and I decided to do a little yoga throughout the city, striking a pose wherever and whenever the mood struck…
All silliness aside, I learned so much this weekend. I started with Tiffany Cruikshank’s ‘Inspire’ workshop which focused on the breath and harnessing our inner strength with the breath. 
Afterwards Jason Crandell did a 360 degree tour of the hip joint in his workshop! We dissected all the different muscles that connect/wrap through the hip joint and the connection to the spine/back bending – totally awesome! Finally, I finished Day 1 with Shiva Rea’s ‘rhythmic vinyasa’ workshop. It was all about understanding our synchronicity with the universal rhythm and using the fullness of our breath to tap into that rhythm…totally inspirational!
Day 2 began by de-mystifying revolved triangle with Rodney Yee and his wife Colleen Saidman. The two worked in tandem to expand our understanding of twists & totally revolutionized the way I look at getting into poses, holding poses, and directing my energy during practice…those two are no joke! 
While I loved Rodney & Colleen’s worksop, it was a total yogic juxtaposition to take ‘down to fly’ with Dana Trixie Flynn next. With rock/rap music blaring, glitter flying & dance parties in between sequencing DTF approach to yoga is definitely unique but I love her message: be authentic to yourself, have fun, & keep it light! I closed the conference with Tiffany Cruikshank’s ‘release’ workshop. Our focus was on myofascial release and boy did we need it! I have messed around with myofascial release after intense work outs but it was totally invaluable to learn from a yoga, sports medicine & chinese medicine expert!
Since this post is already long enough I will save my take aways & action steps moving forward for tomorrow! Game 7 of the Flyers v. Rangers Stanely Cup Play offs is tonight…LETS GO FLY GUYS!!
Daily Eats
- Breakfast: Greek Yogurt & Blueberries
- Snack #1: Pumpkin Seeds
- Lunch: Brown Rice Noodles & Tofu w/Vegetables
- Snack #2: Sweet Potato Chips’
- Dinner: Citrus Cod w/Snow Peas
- Dessert: Popcorn & Cacao Fudge Bars w/Coconut
Livingleen 
Looks as though you had an inspiring time – Awesome!
It was fabulous – can’t beat spending a whole weekend working out & having fun! Thanks!
Omg! Looks like you had so much fun! I wish there were such things here where I live…
Well I know there is yoga where you live! Hahaha but sadly yes, no yoga conference!
Yes there is, but it’s not the same. Here in this city, they think yoga is just good for relaxation and stretching! Haha when I tell them that there’s a lot more to yoga they always laugh at me! Hahaha – maybe my Chinese is too bad!
Fun pants!
hey thanks lady! maybe ill sport them to pilates this week 🙂