Personal Practice
Yoga teachers are told they need a personal practice that is nourishing to avoid burn out. Does a teacher who teaches yoga several times a day really need to do … Continue readingPersonal Practice
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Find Happiness
Everyone wants to be happy, it is one thing we all have in common. We take full responsibility for ourselves when we recognize that nothing can ‘make’ us happy. … Continue readingFind Happiness
Proper Digestion
We are not what we eat but what we can digest properly. Heartburn, gas, belching, bloating or pain are signs of poor digestion. Rather than taking a pill to make … Continue readingProper Digestion
Daily Living as Art
As we continue our yoga journey, we deepen our practice and expand our self-awareness. This natural progression leads us toward Ayurveda. Ayu translates as “life” or “daily living,” and Veda … Continue readingDaily Living as Art
Healing Ceremonies
A how-to guide for honoring life’s milestones. We usually think of ceremonies as a way to honor the traditional list of major life events: marriage, birth, baptism, communion, graduation, retirement, … Continue readingHealing Ceremonies
72% Chocolate
My favorite quote from the 3rd Men in Black movie is spoken by Will Smith’s character Agent J. When Agent K asks him “What’s the most destructive power in the … Continue reading72% Chocolate
The 51% Rule
When we first begin to work on our healthy habits, it can be overwhelming. It seems there is so much to do that we don’t know where to start. I … Continue readingThe 51% Rule
Yoga and Weight Loss
‘Can yoga help me lose weight?’ Many students have asked me that question. My answer is, ‘Yes it can!’ – through activity and awareness. Maintaining the correct weight is like … Continue readingYoga and Weight Loss
Sun/Moon Energies
Any yoga that involves movement is Hatha yoga. Hat/Ha – as in a blending of the Sun/Moon energies within us, the East Indian description of the same energies described as … Continue readingSun/Moon Energies
Soaked Almonds
We speak of almonds as nuts and forget that they, like all nuts, are actually tree seeds. Soaking starts the sprouting process and brings them to life, making them a … Continue readingSoaked Almonds
Motivational Signs
There was a 5 K run/walk through my neighborhood not too long ago. I was out walking along part of the route because they used the route I take every … Continue readingMotivational Signs
My Story
People often ask me, “Why did you become a yoga instructor?” Everyone has a story. Listening to each other shows us what we have in common as well as … Continue readingMy Story