What exactly does a yoga teacher do all day?
Cat Woods who authors the blog Core Integrity with Cat recently asked me to describe what a yoga teacher gets up to all day! If you’ve been wondering the same thing, have a read: Jen Crescenzo Feature
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The Climb
A few weeks ago in Krabi, Thailand we climbed 1,200 steps to a mountaintop Buddhist temple. It’s a strenuous climb in the unrelenting heat and the hand-carved steps are steep and set far apart. Monkeys swing from the trees, gazing curiously at weary pilgrims. On the way up I passed a group of women making this pilgrimage for the first time. They were struggling and taking frequent rest breaks. One said anxiously, “I don’t know if I can make it. My heart is strong but my body is weak.” I saw her later at the top of the mountain, beaming […]
CrossFit: The Yang to my Yin
I love yoga so it’s been a constant since I first started practicing in my 20’s. But, I’m pretty convinced that I’ve remained healthy and strong through my 30’s by varying my training. That’s not hard for me because I love movement. I have played basketball, soccer, softball, tennis, and touch football.When I need to clear my head, I usually lace up my running shoes. I trained in a variety of martial arts including Tae Kwan Do, Tai Chi, and Kung Fu. Once I went to a restaurant and saw a bellydancer and was absolutely mesmerized. So, I took belly dancing […]