Lean In

The air is cooler now and the days are becoming darker. Nature is beginning to slow down and preparing to turn inward. As the season shifts, what are you leaning into? Might I suggest it […]

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This Moment

“This moment is the only moment we truly ever have.” Last week I ran into someone who had attended a breathing workshop at the studio. She was sharing her experience and how it was this […]

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Stillness

Namaste, “When the mind is still, the beauty of the Self is seen reflected in it.” ~BKS Iyengar Quietness. Stillness. Letting everything else fall away, until there is nothing left but conscious awareness of the […]

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International Yoga Day

Just a couple of weeks ago, the world celebrated International Yoga Day. As you know from the last email I sent out, we were honored to have had the Consulate of India San Francisco, sponsor […]

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Garden of Life

I often refer to gardening this time of year, as to me it is such a perfect illustration of our daily life and yoga practice. I have a small garden at home that I started […]

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The Joy of Backbends

Back bends are such an important part of our asana practice. Physically, they correct poor postural habits of rounding the shoulder and upper back forward. They create more space for the heart and lungs and […]

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The New Year

While each and every day is a new day and an opportunity for new beginnings, New Year’s Day carries potent energy of change. There is collective consciousness to pause and reflect, notating lessons of the […]

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Gratitude

Namaste, “Let gratitude be the pillow upon which you kneel to say your nightly prayer…..” ~Maya Angelou I came across the beginning of this quote the other week and it’s been on my mind ever […]

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