I take a daily (almost) vitamin. I eat right and sleep consistently. I try to pay my bills on time. I’ve recently reduced caffeine drastically, and as a yoga teacher, I’m pretty active. I do a lot of things RIGHT. But finding time to just play is still a practice. What does that mean anyway,… Read More
Wanna play? This weekend I introduced a room of yoga trainees to the concepts of “Advanced” yoga postures and play for the aerial practice. For some, “advanced” instantly assumes twisting and folding the body into tighter pretzel shapes or balancing upside down on the smallest pinky finger. If you Google advanced yoga postures, this is… Read More
As Spring settles in around us and I return from a few weeks of chaotic traveling. I am always grateful to come home. But I had the most heartfelt sense of gratitude the first day back to the teacher’s mat at Namaste Studios upon my return from being away. I cannot express how rewarding it… Read More
The Buddhist teach a philosophy often simplified as “The Middle Way” which is the term Gautama Buddha used to describe the character of the Noble Eightfold Path which leads to liberation. As such, The Middle Way is a mentality that advocates for moderation and allowing for a little of everything but nothing in excess. “Everything… Read More
As I sat in the stylist chair getting my hair cut this past week, I was dumb-struck, literally speechless (Can you even imagine me speechless?), when the assistant said she repelled the sun and preferred the gray days of rain, fog and mist. WHAT?!?! Although I am NOT a huge fan of humid, hot summers… Read More
I have just returned from a weekend away. A weekend retreat for inspiration and connection. I’ve been offering these types of mini-retreats for four years, three trips of which have included an over-night stay at Fox Haven Farm, a local destination in Jefferson, MD. I started offering the retreats, much like the Yoga classes and… Read More
This past year has been a whirl wind of change for many of us. We’ve watched our children graduate high school, our teammates start new career paths and deepen their knowledge and commitment to the one they have, we’ve welcomed new pets and said good bye to others. We’ve moved homes, adopted new schedules, received… Read More
Welcoming in Spring ushers in a season of celebrations based in ancient rituals and fused with modern intentions. According to Wikipedia, a ritual is a sequence of activities involving gestures, words, and objects, performed in a sequestered place, and conducted according to a set sequence. The original concept of ritual may be related to the… Read More
Dharma is the Buddhist term for life’s work. I’ve spent last week studying and practicing yoga therapy for Life’s Work Yoga and Namaste Studios at Won Dharma Retreat Center, in Claverack, NY. WOW! What a privilege to do this work, my Life’s Work in a place dedicated to supporting dharma. I’m so honored to share… Read More
It’s been said that “You are as young as your spine is supple.” Easy to say, and yet maybe difficult to know what it means, especially given our unique personal stories and the realities of living in real live bodies. How supple or fluid is your spine? Back pain and its related discomfort has been… Read More
I’m having a bit of writer’s block… normally I find it easy to sit down and write out a few paragraphs about something that’s captured my attention in the recent days. I think my attention is tired. I’m tired of snow, I’m done with freezing temperatures, and I am ready for some genuine SPRING! I… Read More
Are you a rescuer or a rescuee? Is there a difference? I’ve never been one to play the princess needing to be rescued, but I do love the feeling of receiving love, encouragement and attention! (who doesn’t!?!) I always felt like the best kind of rescuer was one who was also rescued in return. I… Read More
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