The Retreat
Halfway through the training program and we spent it in four days of rain at a Buddhist center amongst the redwoods. Sounds amazing, but it was a very intense experience. […]
Namaste
I decided to go on a run this morning; not to make space for the Thanksgiving meal, or to improve my time, or to go farther than I have before. […]
Accept the Present
It’s been a little over a month since training started and I’m starting to feel overwhelmed. We have class a total of 11 hours most weekends, and then there is […]
Overcoming Karma
After an eight-hour discussion stemming from the Bhagavad Gita spread over a three-day period, my mind went from aching confusion to a sense of peace and incredible energy. I didn’t […]
Setting Intention
It’s the beginning of yoga class and we’ve been asked to bring our hands in prayer position to our heart as we sit in a comfortable position. Normally I would […]
It’s a New Dawn, It’s a New Day
It’s been a challenging week. A busy week. A week with little rest. It’s also been a productive week, and one in which I have had to make conscious decisions about […]
Breath and Breathing
Breath is critical to the physical practice of yoga because it allows us to slow down and pay attention to ourselves. Just as the breath should be smooth and even as […]
Transformation Starts Here
After the first weekend of training I had a reaction similar to that of having gone through a therapy session. I went home in a contemplative state and then proceeded […]
Opening the Window
Ten years ago a beginners yoga class allowed my sick body an hour of rest. Five years ago it let me quiet my mind for a night of rest free […]
Connected Breath 