When life gives you lemons, make lemonade (various Carnegie, Hubbard, etc.)That is how I feel about my Daily Lessons in life. And boy do I get them. Not a day goes by that I don't learn something about myself. It could be the smallest inkling of understanding that I will store away in my memory bank [...]
A Sacral Humbling Tale - About 4 weeks ago, I injured and overextended my sacral-illiac joint (SI Joint). This is the area where the sacrum (5 fused vertebrae sit above the tailbone and below the lumbar spine) and the illium (the back crests of the pelvis) join. It has been painful to sit, stand, [...]
So yesterday, I had the wonderful opportunity to take a yoga class at the Perelman Center at Penn. This class was taught by a very knowledgeable and loving instructor, Tali. She mindfully guided her students in the simplest of poses with attention to using all of their muscles, breath, core and alignment. And I was [...]
Ahhh... a month of Gratitude to practice, behold and share. Gratitude certainly doesn't end after the turkey is eaten, the pumpkin pie is gobbled up and 3/4 of your guests are comatose on the couch. Begin your practice today with a few of my favorite meditations on gratitude and keep your journal handy as you [...]
I saw this sign at a local church which read When you give, never remember. When you receive, never forget.Welcome to our new students coming into the series and Welcome Back to those returning for more bliss. Besides, the breath and poses from our class, I am including my short take on Restorative Yoga in a [...]
Welcome Back to your Restorative Yoga Blog! You've now experienced two classes of restorative yoga. What was your experience like? Do you have a favorite pose yet? Keep reflecting on your Sankalpa and weaving it into your life. I've wrapped up this weeks poses, our breathing practice and a few other nuggets in the [...]
