My bad, my peeps! I just started my maternity leave and apparently my brain has gone to mush which is why I am writing this post on a Tuesday instead of a Monday. I'll do my best to not let it happen again but at least I got in some yoga time yesterday! Even though I wasn't doing my blog I was still doing yogi things. I was able to attend my first yoga class since everything got closed down again. Kaycie from Elevate Community Yoga led a 75 minute (pregnancy friendly) Hatha class at Ashby Park in Modesto. It was lovely. Even though I was the only pregnant one there I think everyone appreciated that it was pregnancy friendly!  The rest of the day was pretty chill. I took a nap after yoga (which was also lovely) and the rest of the day consisted of doing whatever the heck I wanted to do (re-organizing the house and baby's room, start packing my hospital back, watch the Giants game, eat gummy bears from Sprouts, snuggle with the hubby). There was a slight glitch in my lovely d

Sharon Taporco is a HUGE part of the Modesto Yoga Community - she teaches so many different styles of yoga at many different locations. We’ve been able to hang out a few times and even did our Assisting Program through Elevate together. Through this conversation, I have had the pleasure of getting to know her a little better, and now you can get to know her a little bit better, too! Not only does Sharon teach a lot of yoga, but she is also going to school, so she is one busy lady. It took us a little while to complete this conversation because we have both been busy, but I promise it is worth the wait! Enjoy, my friends. Tayoga: How did you get started with yoga? Sharon: My mother introduced me to yoga when I was in high school. She took me to the class she went to at Gold's Gym (yeah, that long ago), and, as it turns out, Debra Rocha was our yoga teacher. I didn't make that connection until I started teaching in 2017 when my Mom pointed it out. To be honest, it took m

I tried out something a little different - I know you're shocked! It may sound strange, but in this flow you will not have to get down on your mat - all the poses are standing poses. On the day I made this, I did not feel like getting down on the ground; thus, the "all standing" idea was born. It was a nice change from the usual up and down flow while still giving a good workout. Since it is all standing postures, it has a good amount of balance involved. Before you begin the video, pick out a couple of focal points in front of you and up toward the ceiling - make sure these points don't move. This will help you to balance. Enjoy something a little different, my friends. Namas(tay). OPTIONAL PROPS: Blocks (or heavy books) Strap (or belt, leash, dish towel, etc). Tayoga - 45 Minute Hatha - All Standing

Another Tayoga YouTube practice is up and ready for you! It is a Hatha flow so, good news, NO CHATARUNGAS! When I made this particular video I needed something that was going to open up my upper body. Working from home with all this craziness going on was causing me to hold tension in my chest and shoulders. I have to admit...this flow feels really really good! If you notice you're stressed and holding tension in your upper body I highly recommend this practice.  Suggested props:  Strap - if a yoga strap is not available then a dish towel or belt would work Bolster or 2 blocks - if neither of these are available then using a couple pillows or a rolled up blanket is also great. Fun fact: In case you didn't already know, the hubby and I just found out we are expecting a son! This is the reason I wore blue yoga pants and put the blue balloons in the background.  Nams(tay). Tayoga - 45 Minute Hatha Flow - Heart Opening and Shoulders