Fears for the Future
I am a Grandmother now, but I can look back and remember a time when I thought the world would end before I had the chance to find love, get … Continue readingFears for the Future
Year: 2018
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Stay in your center
Stay in your center – My friend Steve likes to say this and it’s good advice on so many levels. With Ayurveda there are ten pairs of opposite qualities that … Continue readingStay in your center
Chin Up
One muscle motion that yoga does not include is the chin-up or pull-up. The difference between the two is in the grip; a pull-up uses an overhand grip with palms facing … Continue readingChin Up
The Science of Yoga
I resisted reading this book when it came out because of the sensational headlines and the $26 price tag. Then I found the book at a thrift store for $1, … Continue readingThe Science of Yoga
Change
I saw the first hint of fall in the leaves on my morning walk. Change is always coming. May we gracefully flow with the ever unfolding changes of life. Those … Continue readingChange
Progress
I had a student come to me after class to tell me that he was back after a three-month break from yoga. He said he stopped coming because he felt that … Continue readingProgress
Becoming Wise
Becoming Wise An Inquiry into the Mystery and Art of Living by Krista Tippet (I’m still reading in the grass, after my last book on grounding.) This latest book is … Continue readingBecoming Wise
Golden Chocolate
Books have been written about the healing properties of turmeric, it is especially good for the inflammation that causes sore joints. Capsules are available but they can be so expensive. … Continue readingGolden Chocolate
Barefoot Wisdom
Barefoot Wisdom by Charon Whiteley and Ann Marie Chiasson, MD The book I currently love is all about Better Heath through Grounding, which is also known as Earthing. The earth … Continue readingBarefoot Wisdom
Why Dogs Matter
Many people find it very easy to love a dog and this is not new. Bryan Sykes tells us in his book The Seven Daughters of Eve, “By eight thousand … Continue readingWhy Dogs Matter
Bringing up BEBE
I remember feeling desperately tired and mostly on my own when I was a new mom. When I asked my son where he and his wife find the many good … Continue readingBringing up BEBE
Equally Strong
Ideally we’d like our body to be equally strong and that’s exactly what our yoga practice can give us. One student, who was a marathon runner, was very surprised to find … Continue readingEqually Strong