by Carmen Champion | Jun 28, 2017 | Asana, Carmen Champion, List, Teacher Article, Teacher Talk
Moving through the day has its share of ebb and flow. Within that time frame, you can encounter a lot of people, work and energy that needs moved around in the body. Simply sitting still can cause stiffness and a need for movement. Even as a yoga studio owner, get...
by Carmen Champion | Jun 7, 2017 | Carmen Champion, Pranakriya, Teacher Article, Yoga Teacher Training, Yogic Journey
Sitting with two fellow yoga teachers (both of which have multiple 500hr certifications) having lunch, the conversation turned to one of a qualifying nature. By qualifying, I mean, ‘who the hell are we to tell people what yoga is?’ This conversation can at times...
by Carmen Champion | May 24, 2017 | Carmen Champion, Teacher Article, Uncategorized, Yogic Journey
By: Carmen Champion In my corporate Power Yoga class one day, a student asked me a question. This particular class is very playful and have been practicing together, to some capacity, for years. They joke, tease me and have even had bystanders make comments about how...
by Carmen Champion | Mar 14, 2017 | Carmen Champion, Teacher Article, Uncategorized, Yamas, Yogic Journey
I haven’t received the Sunday paper for a few years now, but today made me think of Garfield and how on occasion, he would grumble about how similar Tuesday is to Monday. I personally, don’t have an opinion either way, but I cant help replaying the comic...
by Carmen Champion | Sep 27, 2016 | Asana, Teacher Article, Teacher Talk
Welcome to Teacher Talk! This week we asked our MSY teachers about their go-to postures and advice for targeting the shoulders and the upper back. Carmen: I enjoy a variation of child’s pose where instead of placing the arms on the mat or by your sides, you will...
by Carmen Champion | Sep 14, 2016 | Asana, Teacher Article, Teacher Talk
The muscles of the Lower Back can often become a problem area. This week, we asked our Teacher’s about their “Go-To” postures and tips for loosening and softening the Lower Back: Jenny: When I have a stiff lower back I do a few pelvic rolls and it...
