Are you happy?

Happiness is said to have three ingredients: something to do, something to love, and something to hope for. In my life, I’ve learned that modern humans have no shortage of things to do. However, I’ve also noticed in my coaching and teaching, that many of these to-do list things lack the potency to cultivate joy… Read More

How brave are you?

As the daughter of a Bull Rider, I don’t know that I’ve ever really FELT brave, but I have had a lot of opportunity to practice. This crazy cowboy is my Dad in college. My folks met through Rodeo Club and even planned to have a rodeo team of children. That’s 3 boys and 2… Read More

What is generosity, anyway?

In case you missed it, this is a continuation of last week’s message, Can you accept help? regarding generosity and what I learned as a result of being in need. This month marks the 11-year anniversary of my bicycle accident and the rebirth of my self. To re-cap, the “Rules” I learned sounded something like… Read More

Can you accept help?

I was taught that being a good person meant I was to help others, generously and freely. In fact, I learned that it was BETTER to offer help than to ask for it, and way better to offer it than to need it. I learned the “Rules of Generosity” and practiced them often. It’s probably… Read More

I see YOU!

I see you! No, I’m not playing Hide-and-Seek and, honestly, I’m not stalking you. Well, maybe a little on FaceBook :). What I really mean is that I want to see you. I want you to feel safe enough to let me (and others) see and know the real you. I want you to know… Read More

Have you had your play today?

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?

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

Build YOUR Daily Practice

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

Spring: a practice of the middle way

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

Bring on the Sun!

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

INVITATION to Authentic Connection

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

Are you ready for some CHANGE?

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