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 →

Vegetable and Kale Soup

With the onset of misty clouds and rainfall symphonies, homemade soups call to me. Unlike my Father who can turn any meal into a gourmet experience (thanks, dad), i am not a natural in the kitchen. By the age of 18 i was waiting tables, earning my way through University. I never learned to cook. … 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 →