LakeFront Yoga

Have you been wanting to headstand but never seem to be able to quite get it? in this video I'll break down how to get in, and the key foundational elements necessary to get into headstand! I also tell you the biggest (and easily avoidable) mistake I see students doing over and over again. Ready to headstand? . . . .... . #yogatips #yogaclass #yogalife #supportedheadstand #headstandtips #headstand #upsidedown #yogahack #yogasecrets #tripodheadstand #yogateacher #yogaeverydamnday #easyyoga #yogasteps #headstandsecret #vinyasayoga #yogapractice #headstandpractice #headstands #headstandprep #headstandpose #headstandtutorial

Here is a quick but powerful breathwork technique to help create more space and release some of the tension and stress. Now more than ever we need to tune in, and the breath is such a powerful tool and teacher! Also, I share a little tip on dealing with transition and the opportunity that exists in the in between! .... . . . #breathwork #yogatips #yogalife #yogalessons #yogateacher #stressrelief #moveandbreath #tunein #anxietytips #anxietyrelief #workin #pranayama #breathing

Ive been zooming and doing live classes from this beautiful space (w a heat lamp at times:). Head over to @vanessaalfanotv on Instagram to be a part. We will be trying to do FB Lives from here too! Upcoming LIVE classes will be Fridays at 5pm and Saturdays at 1030. And maybe a few pop up ones in between. To get in the know shoot me a DM and I'll add you to my email list too! xo VA

OK....So, this was not the planned yoga session I had in mind for you, but these days we gotta roll with the punches. It is ALL about what we can do in the challenge, so letting go of my perfect video (alone) to help anyone out there de-stress, allowed me the opportunity to create this cute, silly, fun one for you and your kids. Surrender to what is will be KEY is managing these times. Keeping our focus on the positive and trying to stay calm despite the chaos around us, is ...what is all about. This is the time to practice non-attachment (to outcomes), let go of control and make the most of what is. I certainly am learning that more and more everyday. NAMASTE EVERYONE! . . . #calminthestorm #momlife #meditations #kidsmeditation #whatis #surrender #yogaclass #yogalife #yogaeverywhere #yogaeverydamnday#kidsyoga #momyoga #yogawillsaveus #coronavirustimes #createspace #becalm #anxietytips #anxietyrelief #momlife #momtips #onemomentatatime

It's a trying time, but also one that could lead to great opportunity. The greatest growth potential is in hard times, and sometimes we need to deconstruct to build anew. Take a listen to see how you can choose to make the most of a bad situation. . . .... . #personalgrowth #yogalife #perspectiveiseverything #mindsetmatters #gowithin #personalgrowthcoach #personaldevelopment #challenge #challengingtimes #greatopportunity #seethebrightside #growstronger #bebetter #deconstruct #buildanew #yogalessons #lifelessons

Feeling a little uncertain? When chaos or uncertainty surrounds us (and inevitably- no matter what the time- it will), we need to get rooted and centered to stay calm. Here are some super simple poses to help relieve anxiety and induce calm! #yogatips #stressrelief #yoganeeded #yogapractice #yogaclass #yogaposes #groundingposes #staycalm #imok #youreok #wereok #athomeyoga #onthmat #calmtips #yogalife #yogadays #yogastudio #nycyoga #yogaeverywhere #athomeyoga #anxietyrelief #justbreathe

I'm not going to lie, I was super happy to be getting out of NYC today. By Fridays of most weeks I am ready to escape to the county, but today I was relieved to go. I've been feeling the collective edgy energy (understandably), but being confined by concrete and small quarters (not to mention that every siren now struck a nerve) had me looking forward to SPACE. Space is everything. Internal and external. Especially in uncertain times, grounding down can be so important. I've... got a yoga vid coming on that, but one very simple way to get grounded is to get out into nature. If you have access, please do that. it will work wonders. And even if you're in NYC head to the river or Central Park (btw my friend @thejenniferwalsh does amazing guided walks there) and get into nature. I'm telling you, it will do wonders. Stay well my friends. #natureknows #natureheals #getoutside #backtobasics #simplify #stressrelief #coronvirusanxiety #anxietytips #getgrounded #intothewoods #stonebarns #naturetrails #naturerulea #intothewoods #spaceiseverything #uncertaintimes #coronavirustimes #simpletips #deepbreaths

We made it to NZED! 2 days in and I am still feeling a bit off. This 24 hour trip over hit me harder than the last time I traveled to the other side of the world. Lack of sleep, jet lag, running after kids will all do it to you. Of course, the first thing I did was find a yoga studio and see if I could work it all out, with a work in. Last night I did a #yinyoga class and thought, "who's body is this?" as I struggled in poses I usually love. And then this morning did a...n #alignmentflow class that ended with a meditation that I struggled through. Even just sitting with the unsteady within me was tough. I suddenly had new empathy for beginner yogis and those who can't shake the busy-ness in their mind. . Through all of my unsteady, I was reminded that so many people feel off balance and unsteady daily. Whether suffering from anxiety or chronic disease, or just having instability around them every day. For me I know this will pass. And, like all challenges, this has given me the opportunity to bring awareness in. To sit with the feelings, and be ok just being along side them...not trying to change them but just being with them, reminding myself that everything is temporary, and choosing to see what I can learn from this...where I can grow. Life is full of unsteady. The more we learn to manage it, the better. Shining the light of awareness is the first step. Giving ourselves some grace is another. Also, at the end of this video I share a simple balancing breathwork that actually helped quite a bit. #yogalife #yogalessons #jetlag #feelingunstable #jetlagged #yogatips #travelingwithkids #momtips #feelingoff #healthytips #yogateacher #anxietytips #justvrebreathe #everythingistemporary #tunein #awareneasiseverything #newzealanddays

Was going going going yesterday, but realized I needed to . So, I turned off Alexa, put down the lunch I was rushing through, and took a moment. Sometimes we just need to PAUSE. Those moments lead to a walk in the woods, which is also always good for the soul. . There is SO much power in the pause. We need to disconnect from doing, doing, doing (even if just for a few moments), and give ourselves space and stillness every single day. This is where the magic happens. THIS i...s where the great work is done. . . . . . . #pause #justbreathe #justpause #powerinthepause #justbe #listen #innatewisdom #followyourintuition #getclear #bestill #bestillandknow #naturewalk #talkingtotrees #yogalife #yogateacher #openup #godeeper #connectin #yogaeverywhere #amongatthetrees #being #lifetips #lifehacks #connectioniseverything

I did a TV segment w @elisadistefanotv and @elizabethnews12 yesterday on #thepowerofconnection. One product I wanted to show but didn't get in time (got a mention in though!) was @lovepoweredco Affirmation cards. They arrived a day too late but this morning I got to open them up and use them with my kids. Affirmations are SO powerful and I LOVE these beautiful cards that remind us (and our kids) of all the power and goodness within us. Thanks @stylinana for introducing me to @_annalozano and these little boxes of power! #lovepoweredco #lovepower #affirmations #affirmationcards #goodreminders #powerfulstuff #connection #mindfulkids #parenthood #iam #practice #goodhabits #meditations #plughinin #thepowerwithin #simplereminders #thepowerofthought #momlife #raisinggreatkids #momhelp #iampeace #yesiam #bringingforthgreatess

Here's to rounding off the holiday season with a little less stress. Here is a super quick little breath/stretch session to help relieve some tension! Totally easy (and the winter view's not bad either) Take 2 minutes (or more!) for yourself today! #moveandbreathe #destress #selfcare #yogtips #yogalessons #quicktips #holidaystress #lakelife #stretchitout #simplestretch #simpleyoga #wellnesscoach #yogateacher #yogalife #breathwork #happygirl #selfcareiseverything