In this episode Wendy discusses multiple styles of yoga, what to look for to best 'click' with a yoga teacher, and how to choose studios that fit your needs. If you are a beginner, this episode will help guide you through education on the varying styles of yoga that fit varying physical abilities. If you are an experienced yogi, this episode can educate you on what to look for in possible new styles when your current style of yoga no longer fits your current physical abilities and emotional needs. Wendy also guides you on how to connect with a yoga teacher that will not only educate you, but inspire and empower you into a fuller practice. And, she empowers you to connect with a local home studio with options for new growth within the virtual yoga studio community. She does this all in her light hearted way of comparing choosing yoga to how one would choose their favorite cheese dips and wines!

The modern yoga fad is not such a fad! After 5 decades, yoga is here to stay in the western, modern world. While yoga had a steady growth into the first decade of this century, it has exploded over the past 16 years. In 2004 there were 15.8 million yoga students. Today there are 36.7 million yoga students. This explosion of students has brought an explosion in yoga products.

This episode Wendy discusses her suggestions for yoga clothing, mats, and varying props to help you navigate the yoga market online or in your local stores. She explains the why behind her suggestions, as well as the basics in "how" yoga props are used. Whether you are new or experienced, this episode has products, brands, price points, and HOT tips to help you create an environment for your practice to be as peaceful and focused on what you desire to experience vs. frustration.

Welcome to Episode 1! Wendy Cook is an international yoga teacher, behavioral health consultant, yoga retreat leader, and entrepreneur with two decades of yoga practice and fifteen years of teaching. She has a passion for all things that bring connection to the individual soul and human relationships. Yoga, Cheese Dip, and Wine just happen to be her personal favorite ways to connect to self and her community! Wendy will share her experience as a student, educator, and inspirational motivator on Tuesdays and Fridays. In this first episode join her as Eden Liu asks her common questions the non-yogi asks plus general insight into Wendy's life beyond yoga.