Blooming from Within: Opening to What’s Next

May invites us into a season of light. The days stretch longer, the sun lingers a little later, and the natural world seems to open in every direction. Gardens bloom, trees fill out, and the air itself feels fuller. Nature reminds us of something important: growth rarely happens through force. It happens when the conditions… Read More

Season of Rebirth: Listening for what’s Next

This season marks a moment of rebirth for Life’sWork Yoga Therapy studio, and for the community that practices, rests, questions, and grows here, together. In yoga philosophy, we’re reminded again and again that change is not a disruption, but rather part of the rhythm of life. The gunas are always moving, the koshas are always responding, and practice… Read More

Love, Boundaries & the Yogic Path

February invites us into conversations about love—how we give it, receive it, and often measure ourselves by it. Hearts, flowers, devotion. You know the drill. Modern culture defines love as limitless availability, endurance to the point of permanence, and sacrifice. Unconditional love is often framed as Loving no matter how you’re treated Staying connected regardless… Read More

Begin Again: Self-Care, Authenticity, & Community

January arrives with a soft and generous reminder from the yoga tradition: begin again. This is NOT a new theme, or even limited to an annual indulgence, but a foundational value at Life’sWork. Beginning again is a practice rooted in hope and inspired by natural shifts, supported by the yoga tradition. We begin again NOT… Read More

Noble Friends: Mirrors to our Soul

Yoga, in its truest form, is not merely about poses or breath—it’s a path of integration, connection, and liberation. While personal practice is foundational, the yoga tradition acknowledges that we do not walk the path alone. The role of sangha (community) and kalyāṇa-mitra (noble friends) is essential. Sangha: The Sacred Community In both yoga and… Read More

WINTER: A Time for Introspection and Reflection

As the year draws to a close, we find ourselves in a season of transition—a time when the world slows down, the days grow shorter, and the air carries a hint of quiet contemplation. I LOVE transitions! I’ve had a lot of practice and have gotten really good at navigating them with grace and ease…. Read More

Self-Care & Ahimsa

Happy February! This month I’d like to dedicate these love letters to ahimsa (“ahh-him-sa”) and its application to self-care. First, what do I mean by self-care? At its most basic, self-care refers to the care of oneself. Simple, right? But it can also refer to health care provided by oneself without the consultation of a… Read More

Practice of Letting Go

According to Google, there are anywhere from 40 to 16 to 5 steps or ways of letting go. I first heard this idea of measuring experiences with steps when I was a young child. Even then I knew one size didn’t fit all. My steps were not the same length as my older brother’s any… Read More

Dharma Discovery

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