Mid-June Teacher Feature: Paulina Haduong
Teaching at O2 Since: January 2016 Paulina’s Thoughts on Half Moon: “I love half moon! I love how open it is, and I love how the pose can be modified or varied in so many different ways. Half moon feels different in every class, depending on my strength, focus, or balance that day — it’s […]
Pro-Tips for Your First-Ever Yoga Class at O2
Pro-Tips for Your First-Ever Yoga Class Starting out a yoga practice is an exciting and perhaps even somewhat daunting experience. We are frequently asked for advice about how to approach a first-ever yoga experience at our studios, so beyond, “Go to Basics,” here are a few pro-tips to get you started on your yoga journey… […]
June 2017 Teacher Feature: Ann Panopoulos
Teaching at O2 Since: 2007 Ann’s Thoughts on Half Moon: “I love half moon! It’s the mother of all poses for me, strengthening thighs, ankles, core, and glutes while opening chest, shoulders, hamstrings, and the muscles around the pelvis. Not to mention there are many fun variations to play with…” Ann’s Current Teaching Schedule: SOMERVILLE […]
Mid-May Teacher Feature: Bronwyn Nia
Teaching at O2 Since: January 2016 Bronwyn’s Thoughts on Pranayama: “Pranayama is one of the most important parts of my practice and for me the most challenging. When I can take a deeper breath after savasana I know I’ve had a good practice.” Bronwyn’s Current Teaching Schedule: CAMBRIDGE 8am Monday – Intermediate 4pm Wednesday […]
Mid-April Teacher Feature: Sarah Hoffman
Teaching at O2 Since: January 2016 Sarah’s Thoughts on Second Series: “It’s great. As a teacher, it’s nice to have a direction to plan my classes for the month versus starting with a blank slate. I also find it helps me get creative.” Sarah’s Current Teaching Schedule: SOMERVILLE 7:30pm Wednesdays – Basics CAMBRIDGE 12pm Mondays […]
Teacher Feature April 2017: Emily Leadholm
Teaching at O2 Since: 2004 Emily’s thoughts on Second Series Month: “Second Series? Yeah, I think I’ve heard of that…” Emily’s Current Teaching Schedule: SOMERVILLE 8am Saturdays – Basics CAMBRIDGE 12pm Fridays – Basics We’ve got more than one Emily on our fabulous teaching staff: Emily L. and Emily R. Both are fantastic, but today […]
Teacher Feature Mid-March 2017: Toby Chaiken
O2 Yoga Teacher Training Class: 2015 Teaching at O2 Since: January 2016 Toby’s thoughts on Inversions Month: “I find inversions both humbling and really fun to work towards. Bring it on!” Toby’s Current Teaching Schedule: Cambridge Studio 6:30am-7:30am Basics on Thursdays 5:30pm-6:30pm Basics on Sundays For Toby, like many of our dedicated yogis, it […]
Teacher Feature March 2017: Elliott McEldowney
Teaching at O2 Since: 2003 Elliott’s Thoughts on Inversions Month: “Bring on the shoulderstands!” Elliott’s Current Teaching Schedule: Somerville 7:30pm Tuesdays – Astanga 9:30am Thursdays – Intermediate 12pm Thursdays – Basics 6pm Fridays – Intermediate Cambridge 12:30pm Tuesdays – Intermediate on Tuesdays 5:30pm Thursday – Power Elliott started practicing yoga back in 1997 as a way […]
Ode to Nutritional Yeast
Okay, so to the uninitiated, nutritional yeast sounds and probably looks disgusting. If you haven’t seen it, it is yellowish, almost American cheese color, and is powdering and flaky. I will not make any analogies to the flakiness because, again, I can’t think of something that sounds appetizing or appealing. However, as a card-carrying vegan, […]
Pesto
Pesto There is an abundance of fresh basil around at this time of year. Pesto is traditionally made with Parmesan cheese. This version is incredibly flavorful and rich. The secret ingredient is nutritional yeast. Nutritional yeast is one of my favorite ingredients. You can buy it in bulk at most health food stores as well […]
