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…
The beloved children’s book, “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt,” written by Michael Rosen and whimsically illustrated by Helen Oxenbury, has been a poignant reminder to me through many stages, and I often reference it while teaching. Let me give you a brief synopsis. An adventuresome family of 6 (Four older siblings, little toddler and…
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…
The process of starting my online business has been incredibly eye opening. And a bit of a roller coaster. One day, I am scaling heights that I never dreamed of…feeling creativity flowing, learning new skills and accomplishing concrete tasks. I feel full, optimistic, and so incredibly excited for a new future. However, even that same…
What are they good for? When I was being assessed for teaching certification at the Introductory II level of Iyengar Yoga, one of the assessors spoke emphatically on the use of the karmendriyas in teaching our beginner students. The karmendriyas are the organs of action: in our asana practice, we are primarily concerned with the…
