At first, meditation will be challenging and maybe even a little uncomfortable. We aren’t used to slowing down our overactive minds. Seeing the benefits of meditation is different for everyone. In the beginning, some people feel calm and less anxious right away, but only until the next crisis stresses them out.

It is no secret that we are a fitness-obsessed culture. Yet with today’s over-scheduled lifestyle, it is often difficult to make it to the gym. Even when we do, we might rush through our workout so we can move on to the next item on our to-do list.

While this can seem effective on the physical level, it can also be harmful to your body, as it completely neglects your mental and emotional health....

Nadi Shodhana Pranayama is my favorite breathing exercise for relieving stress. I practice alternate nostril breathing when I am feeling super anxious or am experiencing intense emotions. As you can see from my video below, even just a few rounds of this breath practice brings me to a much more peaceful state!

What is Nadi Shodhana Pranayama?

Nadi Shodhana Pranayama is a breathing exercise used...

Happy Thanksgiving! At a magical time of the year for reflection and gratitude, I wanted to take some time to express my deepest gratitude to all the people who have supported Island Flow Yoga since the very beginning and the ones who just recently joined our ohana. Thank you to the visitors from all over the globe that have made it to our Sunrise Yoga classes.

Check out the first Beach Belles Breakdown video, where Sarah Yo breaks down how to perform the Kettlebell Swing. Kettlebell swings are one of the most fundamental kettlebell exercises, but it is important to practice with correct form to keep it safe and effective for your workout.

The swing is a full-body movement, highly effective for warming up, improving shoulder mobility, and balanc...

Lindsey!

Congratulations to Lindsey for being October's Yogini of the Month!

Lindsey has been practicing with Island Flow Yoga since we kicked off at the beginning of this year. She is a woman of many talents, impressively juggling more jobs than the average human, and she is still able to make yoga a priority in her life. She has a strong yoga practice, and it has been such an honor to teach her a...

Jaclyn!  

Congratulations to Jaclyn for being our September Yogini of the Month!  Jaclyn has been practicing with Island Flow Yoga since our very first class in January, and since then, she has attended over 100 classes! It has been such a joy to watch her practice evolve. Jaclyn is a pro photographer, and she is always capturing beautiful shots during our Sunrise Yoga and Sunrise Adventure classes...

Beach Belles is a 45 minute full-body kettlebell workout performed in the sand or grass, which adds another layer of balance challenge to the practice. This helps activate and strengthen the stabilizer muscles in your ankles, knees, and hips as you move through each exercise. We use one or two 5-10lb kettlebells, so we move through a higher volume of reps, building lean, long, strong muscles. Clas...

Congratulations to Brittany for being Island Flow Yoga's very first Yogini of the Month! 🎉🤸🏼‍♀️🎉🤸🏼‍♀️🎉🤸🏼‍♀️ 

Our Ohana is so grateful that Brittany decided to wake up for 5:45am Sunrise Flow after she had JUST moved here from San Francisco the day before! Of course, big thanks to Jenna G. for bringing her! 🙏🏼

Brittany's beautiful soul and sweet smile b...

"The beginning is the most important part of the work." ~Plato

Today we began the journey. I kicked off Island Flow Yoga classes bright and early at 6:00am with 5 students at the beautiful Olanani AcuOasis. I was filled with excitement, uncertainty, and faith.

I love teaching yoga, and now I am able to do it independently. 

The roots of my yoga practice were first planted in a high school gym class....