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 journey, it has been challenging for a seasoned yoga and meditation teacher like me. Over the years, I have placed a lot of self-worth on my ability to […]
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 habit. As I continued on my own personal spiritual journey, I began to get a little more curious as to why meditation was so important. I began to listen to […]
Rest – Just for a Minute (or Two)
Do you remember your parents telling you “I’m just resting my eyes for a minute”? I would catch my mom or dad at different times throughout my childhood sitting upright with their eyes closed while the lunchtime news (or favorite afternoon talk show) was on TV in the background. When I was young, I didn’t […]
Yoga @ Home: Why We Practice Now
Take a look. Do these home studios look similar to how you practice now? Did you ever imagine you would turn on your device, log into Zoom, and practice yoga from the comforts of your home day-after-day, week-after-week, month-after-month? I know I didn’t. But I am so grateful for this technology and the ability to […]
The Heart of Gratitude is Acceptance
This year the holidays are looking a little different. Instead of the hustle and bustle of traveling from event to event, shopping in stores, and attending holiday parties with coworkers and friends, we find ourselves in a very different holiday season. Many of our traditional events have been canceled. We are longing for connection. The […]
Soft Heart, Strong Body
Have you found yourself full of judgment? Are you judging yourself, your family, your friends, your leaders, your government, your life? You may be finding yourself these days feeling soft on the outside and hard on the inside. Boundaries are getting blurred. One day you may be choosing to social distance, wearing a mask around […]
R.A.I.N. – A Practice of Radical Compassion
Tara Brach, PhD, is an internationally known teacher of mindfulness, meditation, emotional healing, and spiritual awakening. She is an International bestselling author and offers weekly podcast talks and meditations on her podcast. In her latest book, Radical Compassion, she shared with us the acronym RAIN. It is an easy-to-remember tool for bringing mindfulness and compassion […]
Powerful Energy Centers for Meditation
Where should you place your attention during meditation? Where you shift or place your awareness during a meditation practice can alter the outcome of the experience. We can open to the energy of awareness, tenderness, and power by meditating on one of the three centers in the mind, heart, and belly. Moving your intention and […]
Maintain Your Brain Class
What can we do to prevent Alzheimer’s Disease or age-related cognitive decline? While there is no cure, there is growing evidence that a healthy lifestyle can delay, slow, or even prevent Alzheimer’s and other dementias. 6-week Group Health Coaching In a small group (8-10 people), we’ll use a health coach approach* to “maintain your brain.” […]
From Stress to Serenity
Ok. Here we are…multiple weeks into our new routine managing the coronavirus. I don’t know about you but I have definitely ridden the roller coaster of emotions. In one day I can easily experience gratitude, fear, joy, anger, loneliness, contentment, and curiosity. Somedays I can stay with one of the more pleasant emotions for a […]
