Blog
Welcome to my collection of wisdom, shared perspective, research, and inspiration!
A home where we can get curious and learn together about yoga, health, and wellness.
Student Spotlight: Sue Jansen
I am Sue Jansen and live in Des Moines with my husband of 40 years and a rescue pup. I retired from 39 years of teaching special education...
Rest for the Weary
Over the past year, I have been practicing the art of rest and what it means to feel fully rested. Although this may sound like an easy...
Student Spotlight: Terrie Larsen
Hello friends. My name is Terrie Larsen, and I live in Windsor Heights with my husband of 41 years. We have three adult children and four...
Student Spotlight: Carol Miller
Hello Yogis! My name is Carol Miller. I work for a local insurance company where I support an amazing team of underwriters who write Surety...
Yoga and the Koshas: 5 Layers of Being
For many of us, the physical body or physical motivations are what first brings us to a yoga practice. It is an entry point into Yoga and its...
Student Spotlight: Mary Gillaspey
Greetings, fellow yogis! I’m Mary Gillaspey here. I live in Urbandale with my husband, Dean, and our golden retriever Luke. Our two adult sons...
Witnessing Your Thoughts
Early on when I was starting to practice and teach yoga, I met many experienced yogis who incorporated meditation into their life as a daily...
Student Spotlight: LJ Pollack and Nancy Crowfoot
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...
Student Spotlight: Rachel Regenold
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...










