Energy
Energy is everything. Everything is energy. We are made of and surrounded by beings and things that are energy. Yoga takes a special interest in energy and it’s something overlooked quite often in a yoga practice. “Yoga is about quieting the mind, “ said Patanjali....
Change Begins with a Simple Step
Celebrate the New Year. Change your life one area at a time with these simple steps. Notice that I did not say easy. Most of us can start just about anything. Following through to completion, though, that’s the hard work. Just ask anyone who’s been in a committed...
Letting Go, A Ritual
You may have done something similar to this ritual with me or on your own before. It's an ancient ritual of burning the rubbish to create space for the new. Try it and let me know how it goes. Letting Go Ritual Gather: paper, pens, a candle, matches, a glass, metal...
How to Do a Warm Oil Self-Massage, Abhyanga
Abhyanga, or self-massage, is one of the most grounding practices we can do especially in the dry winter months. It's important to use an oil that's warming for the cool months unless of course you are in a warmer climate. I like unrefined organic sesame oil or...
Who’s on First? What’s on Second?
I remember this skit with Abbot and Costello from a happy place yet I feel as like it's happening in REAL life. A tumultuous time it is... There are endings and beginnings; there are upheavals and excavations. Judgment withheld for a moment. Is this a comedy? Is...
Connection
Humans are meant to connect. Some of us need more connection than others. I would say even though I like my alone time, connecting to others is a priority and one I work regularly into my schedule. With technology being what it is today, do you feel connected at a...