What is in your Toolbox?Restorative Yoga can certainly be a yummy practice leaving you feeling warm, loved and safe. But there may be times as life unfolds in our bodies, our thoughts, and in our deeper recesses of our being, that emotions and past scars rise to the top which makes the practice downright difficult. [...]
Satchiananda at Woodstock - Opening Ceremonies4 days post-training and I am still feeling the love. I spent 6 days at Yogaville in Virginia with the beloved Nischala Joy Devi, immersing myself in Healing Relationships. This program is an essential part of my training as a yoga therapist. This being my first foray into the practice [...]
Happy DanceLast week, I shared with you the beginning of my journey to becoming a Yoga Therapist. I never really did explain what Yoga Therapy is. I want to share with you an article that came out this week explaining the difference between a yoga class and yoga therapy under the auspices of a Gentle [...]
The Restore season is winding down. I can't believe that we have been going strong for 10 months now including the Retreat in December. What no Restorative yoga for two months!!?? Wait, don't fear, we will have our summer retreat at Moyo. Pencil in the date of Sunday, July 26th from 1:30-3:30 p.m. The theme [...]
The ElementsETHERFIREAIREARTHWATERWhy place importance on the 5 Elements? Check back for next blog to find out.........The PosesSupported Childs PoseProps: bolster, one blocks, 2-3 blankets, neck roll for foreheadBenefits: Gently stretches the lower back, relieves shoulder tension and quiets the mind. Give a sense of security. Feeling support and release. Gently lengthens the legs.Extras:sandbag for sacrumPlace bolster on the [...]
The First Day of Spring my friends and if you look outside, a snowy one at that. Oddly enough, I do not feel cheated. It is what it is and I embrace it with openness. A theme of receiving weaved its way into my life this week and maybe some of my classes including our [...]
My yoga teachings this week have followed last week's posting of grounding through the Vata season of Fall. The rooting through the feet, the longer exhalations, and engaging our mula bandha from the navel area. I hope that each of you have been able to practice this in some unique places and times. One of [...]
I was run over by a steamroller Tuesday night and the thing kept on rolling over me until I emerged from my steamroller massage, early this morning. I don't think I have ever slept 24 hours before. A new record for even me who loves sleep. I am completely befuddled why I got sick as [...]
Just when I think Spring has arrived, a wave of non-springlike weather arrives, followed on its heels by a wave of summer/spring weather. Do I mow, do I not mow, do I mulch, do I not mulch, do I plant those newborn vegetables, etc.? Such decisions.... Really, it is not so bad and I go [...]
Spring MusingsFirst Day of Spring 2014: Vernal Equinox368A Sign of SpringPrintEmailLeave a commentAverage:Select ratingPoorOkayGoodGreatAwesomePoorOkayGoodGreatAwesomeYour rating: None Average:3.5 of 5 (254 votes)In 2014, spring begins with the vernal equinox on March 20 at 12:57 P.M. EDT. Here’s more information about the equinox, signs of spring, and stunning spring photos!See when each season starts for 2014.The Vernal EquinoxAh, spring! This season brings increasing daylight, warming temperatures, [...]
