A snowbird friend of mine recently had to return home from a shorter than usual season here in the desert. I asked her how their season was and she replied, "It felt short. It's the transitions that kill me!". The ... Read More...
Intentional Living
So much has been happening in my local Jayne-o-sphere at the moment: workshops, teacher training, studio classes, social events, cleanses, ecstatic dancing and deep relaxation...all in just the past two weeks! It's easy ... 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...
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...
Intention
It's quite typical at this time of year to pause and reflect over the previous 12-months. We project into the future by setting goals and resolutions and, sometimes, when we get to mid-February what we have earnestly ... Read More...
Begin Again
A journey that began about five months ago came into full manifestation this past week as we opened the doors to our own yoga studio, Desert Yoga Therapy. It's the second time in my long, nearly 35-year career that I've ... Read More...
The Swing
Ever since I can remember I have loved swing sets. At recess in school I would bolt out of the classroom to ensure that I'd get a seat. Of course, I'd tire of that and head off to hang upside down on the monkey bars or ... 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...
