Imagine this scene. A couple is having a dinner party at their house and in the middle of a deep and thoughtful conversation with another couple. Almost imperceptibly, their 3-year old, who is meant to be in bed, is at ... Read More...
Saturation
Last week I attended SYTAR (Symposium on Yoga Therapy and Research) in the beautiful coastal California city of Newport Beach. People come from all over the world to attend as this is hosted by IAYT (International ... Read More...
Consistency
Many years ago, when my professional life was focused on personal training, clients would hear me say, "consistency is the key". Getting into a groove of regular movement and choices that support optimal health relies ... Read More...
Mandala
My thought of the week has arisen through contemplating the different cycles we experience and how humans have sat in circles for millennia. I'm enamored with the cycles of the moon as it offers a nightly ... Read More...
SEVA-Service
This past week we celebrated Memorial Day here in the US of A. It's a day where those who have lost their lives in military service are honored and remembered. It seemed logical that this week's thought should then focus ... Read More...
Fresh Perspective
This past Thursday, May 26 was the New Moon, the phase of the 28-day moon cycle where the night sky is dark, as the moon isn't receiving the light of the sun. It is thought that the New Moon is the perfect time for ... Read More...
Stay Open
This past weekend I was in the high desert of Joshua Tree attending Shakti Fest, a gathering of yogis from all walks of life. Held in the spring over Mother's Day weekend, Shakti Fest has been honoring the divine ... Read More...
Jai Ma
One of my favorite necklaces that I wear often has the word "Jai" on it, in the handwriting of my teacher Judith Hanson Lasater. She will often sign off with the word "Jai" which is translated from Sanskrit as ... Read More...
I Do
We recently returned from a quick trip to Columbus, Ohio to attend the wedding of my nephew, Matthew, to his new bride Jordan. It's crazy to see someone you've known from infancy move through so many stages of their ... Read More...
Quiet
Shhhhhhhh.... Hit your personal mute button for a moment and notice what sounds you hear. All of them. You may have to close your eyes and see how many and what type of sounds is coming into your awareness. How many ... Read More...
Tune In
One of the most sublime and transportive singing voices I've heard is that of Karnamitra Dasi. I've had the privilege of not only hearing her sing but of her speaking about how she sings. She describes trying to find the ... Read More...
The Gunas
Last week I wrote that one of the reasons we practice yoga is to address the Kleshas or five afflictions. This week we've been exploring another reason why we come to the mat and that is to find balance and not just the ... Read More...
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