by Erin Joosse | Feb 25, 2019 | MBSR, Meditation, Mindfulness, Self Compassion, Stress Reduction
“I’ve had a lot of worries in my life, most of which never happened.” Mark Twain As I went to bed the other night, I found myself worried. What is worry, really? I looked up the definition and here are a couple I found: “give way to anxiety or unease;... 
by Erin Joosse | Jan 8, 2019 | Being, Impermanence, Insight, Meditation, Mindful Living, Mindfulness, Yoga Teacher Training
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... 
by Erin Joosse | Oct 18, 2018 | Being, LettingGo, MBSR, Meditation, Mindful Living, Mindfulness
Transitions may be the most important part of a yoga practice. At least if we are present to them. Consider the transitions between the poses. Often we don’t think much about them, we are more focused on the posture itself. But pay attention, and there is more... 
by Erin Joosse | May 17, 2018 | Impermanence, Meditation, Mindful Living, Mindfulness
This afternoon I am sitting with my father, and it is peaceful. It’s raining. He is reading; I’m working on my computer. He is humming contentedly to himself. It is quiet. It reminds me of some of my favorite moments of my childhood. My parents and I sitting around,... 