Monthly Archives: October 2011

The Scariest Halloween Monster: You, on sugar!

You think hot yoga is scary?  It’s nothing compared to The Sugar Monster. Halloween can be monstrous and I don’t mean zombies and slashers; I mean SUGAR. This is me. This is my brain, on sugar. You know that outer-spacey … Continue reading

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Diet as Easy as Apple Pie

Can vegetables in a blender satisfy a sweet tooth? Is it really that easy going green? You wouldn’t think so but

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Yoga for Sugar Cravings

Stressing about eating is like rushing to hot yoga class: it takes a big bite out of your enjoyment. How to feel good about diet and exercise?  Relax and put it together this way: combine red hot yoga with easy … Continue reading

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Red Hot Yoga and The Green Goddess

What happens when you mix hot yoga with a green diet? Riverflow Yoga hot yoga teacher  Jaime Cahalan combines her red hot yoga practice with a green goddess diet and …wow! Instant energy! Jaime, our Green Goddess, is a Certified … Continue reading

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The Happiness Exercise: Hot Yoga

Can exercise create happiness? The mind body connection is strong one. In an odd twist, moving your body actually does calm your mind…and boost your happiness. So why do people make and break their resolve to exercise? I see it … Continue reading

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Overweight women, men and hot yoga

Overweight yogis not only benefit themselves, they are an inspiration in yoga class. So I invited NJ Governor Chris Christie to hot yoga class at Riverflow Yoga. I got the idea early in October, after Governor Christie declined the 2012 … Continue reading

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Namaste, Bitches

You’re angry. You’re depressed. You’re overwhelmed. You’re snarky.  You’re not alone; insecurity in women, and even anger in women, is a common complaint. Hot yoga can help but… What do you do when you’re too depressed or overwhelmed to actually … Continue reading

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Hot Yoga Hydration

Imagine how much water you need to stay hydrated when you’re sweating it out in a 90 minute, 105-degree hot yoga class… Are you wet enough for hot yoga? The other challenge: how do you hold all that water?? Ready … Continue reading

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Relaxing Music to sleep by

Life is short. Be more flexible. Do what you love. Sleep well. Awaken.

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Anxiety or Relief: How To Choose Wisely

In yoga class, I teach that your body goes where your eyes focus, so always look where you want your pose to go. In life, it’s the same. People often feel great anxiety as they say, “I’ve wanted this for … Continue reading

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