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Honoring the Sun; the 9th day of giving

One of the biggest gifts in my life is teaching Yoga to Dewa and her Kindergarten class. Though it is usually i that learns from them. Tonight my gift is to our children, small and big, young and old. For as we know, no matter how old we become, our inner child is ever present … Continue reading →

Divine Harmony: 8th day of Giving

Tonight my gift to you is Divine Harmony. An astrologer, writer, an in depth psychology candidate and an activist for the Soul. I was introduced to her  through my amazing Thai Yoga Teacher Saul David Raye. May her insight and wisdom be of comfort and service. In Loving Breath, joy   **** Welcome to a … Continue reading →

The Third Day Of Giving: The Prayer

The Prayer of St Francis of Assisi Lord, make me an instrument of your peace, Where there is hatred, let me sow love; where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope; where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy; O Divine Master, grant that I may … Continue reading →

The Second Day Of Giving

(photo by Steve Ilg) Well, well, well… we finally got snow. Woke up to a beautiful blanket covering Mother Earth, while the tress showed off their elegant (almost) Winter wear. Except for the chickens, nothing makes this household smile more. Of course the Negative Ions help! This season my daughter, Dewa, and i decided that … Continue reading →

Tis The Season For Giving : First Day!

 “It’s not how much we give, but how much love we put into giving.”   ~ Mother Teresa (The above illustration is from the book: The Giving Tree. This touching story of unconditional love is a favorite of both mine and my husbands. Now our daughter, who is five, loves to sit in her father’s … Continue reading →

Mother Love, Father Love

Mother Love/Father Love excerpt from Sarah Powers “Drawing from philosopher Ken Wilber’s concepts about the contrasting importance of both Mother Love and Father Love. Mother love is connected to our beingness; father love is aligned with with evolution. Mother love lets us value ourselves and others just as we are, whereas father love knows there … Continue reading →

Sacred Space

Every Tuesday morning, i am blessed and honored to teach Yoga to the “Lil Yogis” at my daughter’s “Shared Education Program.”   (My daughter, Dewachen, writing YOGA on the board before class begins) Our intention for the day: creating “Sacred Space” within ourselves through breathing, chanting, playing, connecting with our fellow yogis while practicing some … Continue reading →

Seasonal Yoga For Fall: Part Two

In addition to the Daily Ritual In Seasonal Yoga For Fall: Part One, the below Yoga asana sequence  can assist you during this seasonal shift. Aim to Practice the following asana sequence 3 times a week to raise the internal thermostat. The heating and twisting sequence will help move toxins from the tissues through the … Continue reading →

Seasonal Yoga for Fall: Part One

Senior editor, Chris Kassar, of Elevation Outdoors wrote me a few months back to see if i would like to answer some questions regarding her upcoming article on Yoga for Fall. Always delighted to share my love and passion for Yoga, i happily consented. Below is the first part of what i wrote to her. … Continue reading →