by admin | Jul 14, 2022 | Spotlight
Hello Yogis! We are John “LJ” Pollak and Nancy Crowfoot. We are retired in our 60s. LJ from 3 decades as a nonpartisan bill drafter and administrator for the Iowa Legislature. Nancy from nearly 40 years as a producer and director of presidential debates, Market to...
by admin | Jun 8, 2022 | Spotlight
I would have scoffed if you had told me I’d one day enjoy practicing yoga via on-demand video. For me, a big part of the practice of yoga was about going to the studio, setting up my mat and props, and lying back in constructive rest to settle in before a class. I...
by admin | May 26, 2022 | Yoga
Did you know yin yoga and restorative yoga are not the same thing? From the outside, the practices look similar – they both include long holds, utilize props, are slow and introverted practice, and focus on opening the body over time instead of through dynamic...
by admin | May 11, 2022 | Spotlight
Hello. My name is Kathi Kruidenier and I have been a student of Mary’s since day one – almost 23 years. I have two great kids, a son and a daughter, and a wonderful daughter-in-law plus a married granddaughter and two grandsons. I also have four fabulous...
by admin | Apr 27, 2022 | Wellness
I have anxiety. In fact, sitting down to write this blog about having anxiety heightens my anxiety. However, I want to be real and share this part of my story, including how yoga has helped me learn to manage my symptoms and find peace instead of feeling shame. I...
