Overwhelmed. Anxious. Freaked Out. Scared. Desperate. These are some of the words that seem to be describing our current global mood. Places are shutting down everywhere, people are being told not to travel, to stay at ... Read More...
Anahata Chakra
We continue our exploration of the seven energy centers called chakras and this week we have been working with the fourth chakra located at the heart - the Anahata Chakra. It has the color of vibrant green, which I once ... Read More...
People People Everywhere
I don't know if we're there yet or not, but it seems as though all the signs are saying "yes". We have hit peak season as people people are everywhere! It was particularly noticeable over the weekend when my husband ... Read More...
Find Calm
It's been an intense week here in Southern California. It began with yet another mass shooting, however, this one touched a nerve closer to home as it happened in my hometown of Thousand Oaks. Within hours not only were ... Read More...
Energy of the Heart
In classes this past week, we have been talking about the energy of the heart inspired by the celebration of Valentine's Day. This past Valentine's Day would have been my Dad's 82nd birthday so with each coming and going ... Read More...
All At Once
The past two weeks have been intense: we were delayed in Australia six hours for our return flight to the States; the morning after we arrived home, my Mom went to the emergency room; a tree fell across my sister's ... 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...
This Moment
As we stepped into the New Year, I began to contemplate how I wanted to approach my teaching throughout the week. So much seems to be swirling around with the energy feeling quite scattered and busy. In the desert, we ... Read More...
