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Gratitude Meditation

There is so much to be thankful for in every moment. It can be easy to forget how precious our lives are when we don’t take the time to practice gratefulness. Our primitive brain  wired to focus on fear, doubt and worry. It takes effort and awareness to choose to recognize the blessings and gifts that … Continue reading

“MA” Yoga

My Yoga is so uniquely my own, just as your Yoga is so fabulously yours! Lately, I have been reflecting on what Yoga means to me. Especially as I feel my body responding to old injuries and traumas and how that’s playing out in my thoughts and emotions. Additionally, how the blessed role of being … Continue reading

Three Part Breath

 “What can we do but keep on breathing in and out, modest and willing, and in our places? ”                    ~ Mary Oliver   Three Part Breathing Practice: Even though the gift of breathing is an involuntary act, we can focus the way that we breathe. When we … Continue reading

Being Peace

As i prepare for my upcoming class on Monday, Cultivating Peace in our Breath, as part of the “12 days of Giving” sponsored by Inhabit, i am reminded of the classical text of Pantajali’s Yoga Sutra where he imparts his teachings on the Klesha’s. A Klesha  can be translated as a painful mind state or affliction of the mind. From … Continue reading

The Doctrine Of Signatures

I am always in awe and humbled how the Universe provides nuggets of wisdom and teachings when we least expect them or rather when we are ready to Listen. I had the honor of participating in Oley Smith’s QiGong class at Inhabit’s Grand Opening celebration a few weeks back. Mr. Smith referred to our Pelvic region … Continue reading

Make A Wish

A homage to the dandelion… i never knew what a dandelion was until i became a Mother and moved to Colorado. I recall as a child blowing on these pillowy ‘things’ and making a wish. That was fun. The more i could find to blow, the more wishes i could make. If i made enough … Continue reading

Empty Hands

Since i could not physically teach Yoga tonight due to a visiting cold, i felt the calling to offer something in the form of the written word…. I don’t know about your current experience, but i feel that i’ve been in the trenches! With all do respect to those brave warriors of warfare, such as my … Continue reading

Kids Affirmations!

Affirmations can be seen all over our FaceBook pages these days and it’s wonderful. Perhaps there’s one that a friend has downloaded on a particular day that resonates with your heart and it uplifts you into Action. What a gift you just received. Hey, we all need reminders. My kitchen is taped with all kinds … Continue reading