How were you able to let go using yoga?

Q.  Hi Kori.  I ran across your bio and found it similar in ways to my life.  Similar in the fact that I’ve battled depression and anxiety ever since I can remember.  Was on several different meds, in and out of therapy sessions, struggled with alcohol and drugs.  I know that my answer is [...]

What does “OM” mean?

Q. What does “Om” mean?
A.  Such a great question! Om or Aum is frequently chanted before, after and/or during yoga classes and its symbol is a popular icon for yogis every where showing up on t-shirts, tattoos, bumper stickers and jewelry. Om is considered a sacred sound, so it doesn’t have a definition in the [...]

Is Yoga a Religion

Q. I know you chant and use the word “God” or “the Divine” occasionally in your classes; is yoga a religion?
A. No, yoga at its roots is not a religion. It is whatever intentions you bring to it. As a teacher, I teach according to my intentions along the yoga path. It is best [...]

Pregnancy

Q. I recently found out I’m pregnant! Can I still practice yoga?
A. Congratulations!!! Yes, as long as you are having a normal healthy pregnancy yoga can be a wonderful way to connect to your body as it goes through radical changes; prepare you for labor and delivery; and support the health and well-being of your [...]

Is there a right way to do a pose?

Q. I take classes from several different teachers and sometimes how they teach a pose is contradictory and I don’t know what to do. Is there a right way to do a pose?
A.  No, there is no right way to do a pose. Everyone’s bodies are unique and what is appropriate for some might [...]