“Take care of the inside and the outside falls into place.” As we begin to wrap up the year, I am reminded of the necessity of taking care of ourselves. While the outside is important, […]
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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 […]
Read MoreThis 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 […]
Read MoreStillness
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 […]
Read MoreInternational 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 […]
Read MoreLet 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 […]
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