Inspiration:

There is no question that the past year has tried and tested all of us. This is hard, and continues to be. In fact, these past few months have proven even more significantly the importance of patience and self-care. With studios and gyms restricted, salons and spas closed, and now the weather making outside activity… Read More

According to the Bhagavad Gita, knowing our true self (Atma) is the purpose of the yogi and the consequence of the practice of yoga. In this epic tale, Krishna encourages Arjuna, the Warrior Prince, to “be a yogi at all times” (Ch8.v27). The question at hand might be: “Do you Yoga? Or maybe more accurately,… Read More

How are you? Maybe, like me, you are a bit confused these days about HOW you are, and maybe even feeling a bit discombobulated in regard to WHO you are. That’s such a great word… dis-com-bob-YOU-lated! A lot has changed and just when I think I’ve got “it” figured out, something shifts again! It’s easy… Read More

For every inhale there is an exhale. For every morning there is an evening. For every beginning there is an ending. For every YES there is a no. What are you saying “Yes!” to? More importantly, what are you intentionally choosing to say “Yes!” to? Will you say “YES!” to Inspired Living? Will you say… Read More

In times of shift, uncertainty and change, I want a strategy that is clear, concise and effective but it also needs to be accessible and convenient. Shift is challenging in it of itself, and even more so when our “normal” self care practices are unavailable. I used to get bi-monthly massages I used to see… Read More

I’m collecting stories … they take up much less space then books :p (my other collection passion)! Have you seen my book shelf??? In collecting stories, I want to hear how your yoga journey began. How was it that you came to say “YES” to the practice? What did it mean to you at the… Read More

Happy Labor Day! May your day be filled with celebrations and gratitude for the opportunity to share your skills, talents, time and energy in the service of labor. I talk A LOT about laboring lovingly. I close my classes with this as part of the blessing. The phrase started when I proposed the idea for… Read More

I got this quote from a friend just this morning: “Her win does not mean you lose. Just clap for her. You’re not even in the same race.” This friend is someone who knows me and sees me. She cheers for me. She celebrates my wins and I celebrate hers. We have very different races… Read More

One of the most effective strategies I know (and use) to maintain hope and a connection to optimism is to schedule events and activities in advance so I can look forward to them. I try to put something on my calendar every 4-6months, something I WANT to do/be/have that I can prepare for and give… Read More

Last week I shared with you a little bit about where I’m at with all of this… Could you relate with the “COVID good enough” idea? So today, I wanted to share the other side of my COVID/ Life in 2020 experience: The lessons I’ve gleaned from social distancing and related events. My TOP TEN… Read More

The truth is, I don’t have the mental capacity to write a stellar email today but I wanted to connect with you, so here’s the truth. And I’m sharing so that if you’re feeling anything close to what I’m feeling then at least you’ll know that you’re not alone.  The truth is— I’m tired and a… Read More

I’ve always wondered why we use the word LOVE in so many different contexts. I love my coffee. I love my husband. I love my kids. I love the color teal. I love nature’s colors in the fall. I love learning. I’ve learned that to see from the perspective of love (I call it “Reframe… Read More