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....
I don’t really make New Year’s Resolutions. In fact, I shared with my classes last week, that in the spirit of the New Year, no resolutions were needed, we are all perfect as we are. However, this New Year, I have been thinking about taking adventures. Some adventures are adventures of travel...
Transitions may be the most important part of a yoga practice. At least if we are present to them. Consider...
Today is a day off for me. I worked all weekend, leading Yoga Teacher Training. One of my self-care practices...
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...
December, 2024 WATER, EARTH AND SKY: GROUNDING OURSELVES IN WINTER I could write the same December newsletter every year,...
When I taught on New Year’s Day morning, I was happy to see my regular Monday morning crowd. I am...
A pretty perfect spot for meditation on my recent vacation… There was a box on my desk waiting for me when I returned from vacation last week. I knew what it was – the flyers I had designed and ordered before I left. Even though it was just flyers, opening it...
April 2023 “This is one way of speaking about mindfulness, or being present: coming home to ourselves. When we bring...
I met with a friend recently, who, like many of us, has a lot going on in life. She has a toddler and...
