Candle Gazing on the Full Moon
The full moon is barely visible yet the pull it has on my heart this Valentine's Day is palpable. I light the candle to prepare for the exciting month ahead. I set the intention to clear any thing that stands in the way of my heart's desire, to guide my students. I...
You ARE what you eat
reachingutopia.com photo creditI'm not sure when I first heard the quote, 'You are what you eat,' but I have heard if often especially as of late. I'm also not sure that I believed it whole heartedly until recently. Last November I did a whole food cleanse that...
Discipline sets us free
"Some regard discipline as a chore. For me, it is a kind of order that sets me free to fly." Julie AndrewsI agree with Julie Andrews wholeheartedly! I have always been a list maker and checker-offer. As I have gotten older, I sometimes lose my lists, yet the list is...
Clarity and De-Cluttering our Lives
photo by Ethan Eng-TowSo much has been talked and written about in regards to our relationship with food, drugs, and things (clothing, shoes, etc.). As we come to the end of the month, I'm curious how many of you have kept up with your resolutions. ...
Funny things we say
In yoga class the other day, I said, "press your weight evenly into your hands." Of course, everyone was standing up. Because these students know me well, they laughed and reminded me that they were on their feet. Things like that happen all the time. Imagine a...
By the Light of the Moon
1st full moon of 2014The first full moon of 2014 is tonight and it is a clear, bright night. The moon is glowing with a large, beautiful aura. I feel a sense of anticipation and expectation--for the new year, my new life and the new open spaces that need to be filled...
