It so embarrassing to say this, but my first day back at running, I rolled my ankle (within a quarter mile of starting, no less). Oddly, I managed to “save” the ankle I rolled, and I was so pleased with myself. Only later could I feel a strain in my other ankle– the one that sacrificed…
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Breathe. Prevent. Be Present.
In 2006, I started having bad abdominal pains and drove myself to Stanford ER. I was there most of the day, waiting for test results and routinely talking to a very smart (and very busy) Stanford doctor. She took a liking to my yoga life after discovering that this might be why my blood pressure…
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One week in – a letter from Michele
It’s been just over a week since we closed and already it seems so long ago. The last few weeks prior to closing were so hard, navigating the fear and discerning what’s real in this unprecedented global event. Maintaining a yoga practice IN the midst of uncertainty is THE responsibility I adhere to most, and not just with this virus, in any occasion.
Teacher Feature: Michele Vennard
When did you go to teacher training? I graduated from Bikram’s Teacher Training in Fall 2001. What was your first class like? My first class was on August 11, 1998, and I remember it vividly. My mom passed away in March of that year. My friends suggested that I try yoga to help with my…
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Story of a Yogi: Jill Durchslag
How did you first discover Bikram yoga? A friend of mine asked me if I wanted to try Bikram Yoga a few years back, and I mentioned to him that when I exercise, I like to make sure that my heart rate goes up to get a good workout. I didn’t think yoga would do…
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