Transitions may be the most important part of a yoga practice. At least if we are present to them. Consider...
April 2023 “This is one way of speaking about mindfulness, or being present: coming home to ourselves. When we bring...
July 2023 “You do not have to do just one more thing before you will be worthy of the refuge that is rest…You were born. You breathe. The first inhale certified you as worthy of rest.” ~ Octavia Raheem Octavia Raheem is a Restorative Yoga Teacher and author...
When I taught on New Year’s Day morning, I was happy to see my regular Monday morning crowd. I am...
A couple of weeks ago, I returned from a 7-day silent meditation retreat. “7 days of silence?!” people ask, stunned...
A wise friend recently said to me “there’s a lot of waiting in life. It’s best to get comfortable with it.” It’s true. How many times throughout our day, our week, our year, our life, are we left waiting? Waiting in lines, waiting for a reply from someone, waiting for plans to work...
I don’t really make New Year’s Resolutions. In fact, I shared with my classes last week, that in the spirit...
A pretty perfect spot for meditation on my recent vacation… There was a box on my desk waiting for me...
December, 2024 WATER, EARTH AND SKY: GROUNDING OURSELVES IN WINTER I could write the same December newsletter every year, and if I’m honest with myself, I probably do. Some version of: “WOW – the holidays are alot – how are you grounding yourself this season – and can we let go of...
I met with a friend recently, who, like many of us, has a lot going on in life. She has a toddler and...
Today is a day off for me. I worked all weekend, leading Yoga Teacher Training. One of my self-care practices...
