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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Let Go, Clear Out
I move my house tomorrow. I have moved many, many times, but this one comes after 8 years and with 2 kids, 2 dogs, 2 cats and a parrot. When beginning to pack, I am […]
Read MoreGarden 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 […]
Read MoreThe 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 […]
Read MoreThe 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 […]
Read MoreGratitude
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 […]
Read MoreLet Go
The other weekend I had a chance to spend some time up in the mountains. As we were driving along the uphill, windy mountain road, underneath the towering tress of the forest, we turned […]
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