We all want to be free. To feel liberation in our circumstances, in our bodies, our minds. How can our yoga practice deepen our understanding of the paths to freedom, and how does that relate to our lives off the mat? Qualities of Nature – The Gunas Our mental, physical, emotional and spiritual health depend…
The weight of the world on our shoulders. It’s true, women in particular struggle with neck and shoulder problems. Part of our problem is that the thoughts that swirl around in our minds constantly can weigh heavily upon us. Is it not in our nature to take on others pain and struggle? With worry and…
It’s all about the base. Our amazing feet accomplish quite a feat (pun intended) in how they support and transport us for our entire lives. However, many of us have bad habits in our foot care and a lack of understanding of how important proper activation and alignment in our feet impacts our posture and…
As women, we cycle through the four seasons each month, but they also represent different phases of our lives. Without judgement, let’s look at what each season has to offer… Do you still cycle regularly? Even if you are not so regular anymore, you may find you have even more information to pay attention to.…
I had the wonderful opportunity of taking 3 different backpacking trips in my 20’s. About 3 months total, visiting Europe and Asia, with only a Kelty pack on my back, traipsing through distant lands, hiking, staying in hostels, taking buses, trains, and boats, eating the local street food, sending emails from internet cafes and reaching…
We have in yoga a wonderful classification of asanas (poses) that are twists. These poses, when done mindfully, have a refreshing effect on the body and mind. They feel great on the tired muscles of the back, induce mobility in the spine, and have a wringing effect on the inner organs…squeezing out stagnant blood and…
