It was such a beautiful guided visualization in class this week about the body lying at the edge of the surf and then transported to the ocean waters. I hope that each of you were able to relax into those moments and discover peace.You may have noticed that Carmen and I check in with each [...]
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 [...]
I am coming down to earth again. And it feels good to feel my feet on the earth - literally! Last week was a flurry of motion and not much time to ground myself. This week, I am going barefoot. The PosesSupported Head to Knee Pose (Janu Sirasana)Props: bolster, blankets, neck rollBenefits: Stretches hamstring and back of [...]
Closing my eyes I transport myself to the warm greens of Costa Rica, the morning sounds of macaws, parakeets and one crazy rooster, and the ultimate sunrise which unfolded before the world everyday. I am so grateful for this trip and all that presented itself.One thing that presented itself was my impatience. As any vacation/retreat [...]
Inspiration, what a beautiful word. Inspiration as defined by a medical dictionary, the drawing of air into the lungs. As defined by Merriams, something that makes someone want to do something or that gives someone an idea about what to do or create : a force or influence that inspires someone: a person, place, experience, etc., [...]
Love this pic of the Hall of MirrorsGet out those pens my friends. I have been a scribbling monkey lately as I deal with a loss in my life. It has been very helpful to put it all down on paper. The murkiness of my thoughts and feelings become clearer as I journal as I [...]
Lucky StatuesThis may be TMI or Too Much Information, but I have been a hot sweaty mess this late Spring. News Flash, I am having Hot Flashes. And besides the sub-zero temperatures that I crave, I need some more support for these waves of heat. Announcing the Cooling Breaths of Sitali (or Sheetali) and Seetkari. [...]
Life is full of ups and downs like the weather, like the sun and the moon. We have darkness and we have lightness. The constant line in life is that there are ups and downs and we ride the curves finding a little peace, a little stillness, and a little balance. These are our moments [...]
Ignoring irrelevant stuck back door, still wants in!Habituation - an organism is taught to ignore irrelevant stimulus (This article from the New Yorker, Dec. 23 & 30, 2013, The Intelligent Plant, got me thinking). The longer days have brought to light the many ways my life is habitual. The Ugly (in my opinion) - I wake up, [...]
Rusty's New Beginnings - A Heart Widening StoryIt begins with big brown eyes filled with experiences untold, maybe some sad, maybe some joyful. It doesn't matter to a dog even one without a home. Gratitude shows in the wagging of his tail, the ears perking up, a head resting on your lap, and the shyest [...]
