The ancient yoga teachings tell us that in each posture we should feel equal effort and equal ease. Sometimes we push ourselves into a posture with sheer determination and a force that is superhuman. Is it worth it? What if we soften, wind it back a little, and then reengage to a healthy degree? Will […]
It’s a snowy, blustery day in New England. We are hunkering down through the storm (it’s a long one, started last night, and is still snowing this evening….). And since I’ve been studying for my advanced yoga teacher training, at this time I am drawn to the yoga teaching of “Pratyahara” or the withdrawl of
Approaching the holidays can be daunting. We become busier than usual, consumed with more cooking, eating, socializing, gift buying. If you are someone who is dealing with food sensitivities or a special diet, the holidays can create extra stress in your life. I know this first hand. This post is intended to help you breeze
I had a wonderful visit with my parents, siblings and their families last weekend. It was good for the soul, so nourishing. When we surround ourselves with people who unconditionally love us, that is how it is. In my yoga classes this week, I taught on visiting our own “home” inside us, our sparkling light
I love it when my health coaching and yoga worlds intersect. This morning I taught a class on “satya” or “truth” which comes from yogic teachings. I spoke about finding your own truth and being a bit more accepting of where you are on your journey. This weekend I was painting (walls, not landscapes) and
You can tell we’ve made the official transition into fall–even if it doesn’t exactly feel like it outside–when you see apple cider and bags of apples in the market everywhere. It is so much fun to dive into a crisp delicious apple; my personal favorite is to eat them sliced with a smear of almond
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