Yoga Therapy for Vibrant Living

Welcome to the transformative world of yoga therapy, where the ancient wisdom of yoga meets modern science to cultivate vibrant living on every level of being. In today’s fast-paced world, characterized by stress, disconnection, and imbalance, yoga therapy offers a holistic approach to well-being, integrating the body, mind, and spirit in authentic alignment. Unlike traditional… Read More

Yoga and the Power of “Right Timing”

In the ancient practice of Yoga, there exists a profound understanding of the concept of “right timing.” It goes beyond mere coincidence or luck; it’s about aligning with the natural rhythms of life to manifest our intentions and actions effectively. Whether on or off the mat, the wisdom of right timing can guide us toward… Read More

Spring: Nature’s Awakening

I love that Mother Nature reminds us of the cyclical nature of all things. In the cycle, Nature invites us to awaken to deeper truths and clearer insights. Nature itself can teach us to see the signs of our own Spiritual Awakening. Awakening: Enlightenment, Transformation, & Becoming The notion of the spiritual awakening has been… Read More

What’s your daily habit?

What do you do EVERY day as a daily habit? Brush your teeth? Check email or Social Media? Read the news? Walk your dog? What if I asked you to share a daily habit of self-care. Is that even a thing for you? Commit to Self-Care Self-care refers to deliberate actions and practices undertaken by… Read More

Yoga of Belonging

Yoga, often translated to mean union, as derived from its root “to yoke”, offers a unique perspective on belonging and connection. Like many other spiritual practices, Yoga  combines effort AND ease, advocates personal growth AND personal responsibility, emphasizes the importance of community AND service, and prioritizes compassion AND love. Now, please do not misunderstand me…. Read More

Anniversary- a look back

This is me… on a cliff somewhere in Montana 25 years ago! I was on a cross country bike ride, The Northern Tier, from Seattle, WA to Bar Harbor, ME. And then, because I literally had no where to go, I continued south thru Maryland! to Ashville, NC. Twenty-five years ago, after 5000 miles and… Read More

Competence: Skill in action

Curiosity, Creativity, Courage… three skills cultivated through practice built on compassion as authenticity and gratitude. Consistent practice builds competence in these skills. With successful outcomes from our efforts, we gain confidence in our ability to execute these skills and even transfer these skills to other contexts and situations. We call these transferable skills. When I… Read More

Cultivating Confidence

I’m so grateful that Yoga has helped me reframe my life as a journey of Inspired Living. An adventure of learning the skills of Curiosity, Creativity and Courage in practice of doing what matters most. In being my most authentic compassionate self, I build confidence and competence to be me, in process, perfectly imperfect me…. Read More

Courage of a Cowboy

Do you have it? 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 opportunities to practice. My folks met in Rodeo Club in college. Dad rode bulls and broncs (that’s a horse) and bareback (a horse without a saddle). Mom raced… Read More

Life as a Creative Practice

Creativity as a Practice “There are no rules to creativity.” At least according to Laura Jaworski. Whether you consider yourself creative or not, for many, creativity is both completely captivating and entirely frightening. Perhaps Laura’s no rules perspective makes creativity feel too risky? And yet the temptation for something new often outweighs the risks. Creativity… Read More

Inspired Shift: Embrace change

As Winter starts to shift toward Spring, I find my sense of energy increasing and my enthusiasm for shift waking up! It’s been a long, hard few years and I’ve been hanging on to a sense of “normal” with a death grip. Truth be told, I’m not even sure what normal should look like! But… Read More

The practice of happy

How’s your practice… I mean your practice of being happy, of finding joy, of cultivating vibrancy and vitality? I saw this shared from a friend on Facebook and thought it was really worth sharing. I hope it offers you support and encouragement (and a reminder that happiness is greater than our circumstances!) Let’s #BeginAgain in… Read More