On this Winter Solstice day I am sitting in my living room with Christmas tree lights glowing, providing warmth and comfort during the darkest time of the year. The Solstice officially occurred last night around 11:49pm (EST) when the sun appears to stand still. It is the shortest, darkest day of the year before the […]
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Feed the Feminine first
I recently met a teacher who I had studied online with many years ago while living in Brazil. She is in her 70’s and reminds me of a wise fairy godmother with her twinkly eyes and knowing smile. When we met last week she gave the same advice she had given in the online program […]
Do you ever feel stuck and small?
You were born with wings. Why prefer to crawl through life? ~Rumi Do you ever feel stuck in a rut and kind of small? Kind of unsure about and incapable of accomplishing your dreams or tackling a challenge? I do. I can’t quite explain why, but moving to New York last year left me feeling […]
How a taxi driver in Brazil changed my life.
Hi there, I often hear comments from people that indicate that because I am a yoga teacher, I must always be calm, centered, and “Zen.” Well I have a little secret to tell you. That really isn’t true. I have lots of hard days and bad moods, just like everyone else. But I’ve always […]
Do you want more from your yoga?
If you are on my blog then I imagine you have been dabbling in yoga and healthy living for awhile… Or at least you are interested in these things. What I really want to share with you today is the truth I discovered through 20 years of practicing yoga and pursuing a healthy lifestyle. I […]