When I first heard the mention of three elements that support a spiritual practice, it really resonated a volume of truth. Seva, sadhana, and Satsang, Sanskrit words that are translated as service, personal spiritual ... Read More...
Equanimity
Does life ever feel as though you're sitting on a giant swing? Flying through the air to hit a peak, rushing back toward the earth just to rise up into another peak? Does it ever feel like this giant swing represents all ... Read More...
Sympathetic Joy
At the beginning of a class this past week I welcomed back a committed yoga student who was attending a class for the first time in our new studio. She had taken a short break and when I asked her what she'd been up to ... Read More...
Compassion
This week we continue our exploration of the Brahma-viharas, the heart-centered practices of meditation stemming from the Buddhist tradition. Last week we explored Metta meditation, that of loving-kindness. The practice ... Read More...
You Carry The Light Within
As I begin writing this weekly blog, it's gray and raining outside. It feels like I should be curled up on the couch in my pj's with a lovely cup of chai. The natural world is beckoning me to turn inward and get quiet. ... Read More...
Love In, Love Out
This past week has been a challenging one. It's been filled with deep emotions that included sadness, helplessness and a sense of wondering if things will ever change. Last week I was fortunate to have fours days in ... Read More...
