Nourishing the Rivers Within: A practice of hydration

I often talk about self-care in terms of practices, and as a Yogi that means breathing techniques, mindful movement, meditation, and rest. Practices that nourish the body, steady the mind, and support the deeper journey of self-awareness. Some of these practices are profound and contemplative. Others are beautifully simple. Yet there is a simple, often… Read More

Karma of Kindness

Kindness is more than behavior. The art of kindness involves harboring a spirit of helpfulness, being generous and considerate, and doing so without expecting anything in return. Rather than viewing it exclusively as an action, we can cultivate kindness as a quality of being, a value we ascribe to live by, an INTENTION. We cultivate… 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

Holiday Survival: Gift giving

Gift Giving as a Practice of Love Gifts: they’re fun to receive and can be even more fun to give! My husband Peter, is an excellent gift giver. In fact, I believe it is his preferred way of expressing love. He is considerate, generous, and most importantly thoughtful about each gift he gives. Peter is… Read More

Seva in Action

Last week I shared my thoughts about martyrs, heroes and servant leadership. Many of you reached out to share how this lesson spoke to you. Thank you for allowing me to be part of your self-study and your inspired life! I think we all want to be of service and contribute positively to our communities…. Read More

Martyr or hero?

Growing up, I loved stories about heroes and especially heroines. I readily embraced the idea of taking great personal risk for the good of helping another find freedom from captivity, persecution or insignificance. Hero: a person who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. Who am I kidding? I still love… Read More