Embodiment and Readiness to Change
Today there is much mention of embodiment in movement practices. What really is embodiment? Is it having a good center of gravity, balance and core…
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IGNORE NO LONGER
Ignore No Longer The first and biggest affliction we all suffer from is ignorance. Patanjali 2.3. The further on I go the more I realize how blindI have been. Blindness and ignorance go together. On some level we have all been ignoring. Ignoring the cries of the planet, ignoringthe cries …
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The Father, the Sun, & the Day of Yoga
It seems that there are many wild moments of synchronicity on the planet these days. Both personally and collectively the world is spinning fast and the challenge we face is to meet the moment, to make positive change, to take care of the planet and to strive toward justice for …
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“I Can’t Breathe…”
We all recognize these words from the horror of George Floyd’s killing caught on video May 25th. This is such a travesty for in our line of work,  we build up the breath.  Rather than take away breath, our mission is to enhance the gift of breath, to nurture the …
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Justice and Mindfulness For All
Justice + Mindfulness For All The social unrest in America today reminds us how important it is to embody the key principles of our practice. The strife in the street we have all seen on the news this week points to how easy it is to become reactive, defensive, aggressive, …
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What I Miss Most Teaching Live Classes
What I Miss Most Teaching Live Classes 1.) The resonance of the collective sound of OM 2.) The power and joy of 70 people in silence communion 3.) Basking in the collective intention of loving kindness 4.) The power of touch! Teaching with my hands rather than only my voice …
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Yogis In Arms
Yoga teachings espouse don’t be angry, don’t be bothered. But in the midst of the outrageous acts that have transpired in the last weeks, acts that are vile, cruel, and stupid, it would be downright strange not to feel indignation over what has happened. And that is the best word, indignity. …
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Sno-Globe Asana
At this time of a world-wide shake-up due to the great pandemic, we are all prone to mind states of flurry and worry. Given the crisis in the world economy, health care and social networks it is indeed hard to see clearly. When overwhelmed by chaos and unrest, I like to …
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Yoga, Introversion, and Social Distancing
Spending prolonged periods of time on the mat generally involves spending time alone. At this time of social distancing, introverts may have an easier time than extroverts going into solitary time, on the yoga mat or meditation cushion. For introverts especially, alone time is invaluable to nourish our souls. For …
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Today We Celebrate 20 Years of Marriage and Partnership
May 20, 2020 This is a magical day full of twenties! On this day we celebrate our 20 year wedding anniversary, the two of us merging as one. We were married in one of the oldest church’s in Santa Fe, the Loretto Chapel, with its fabled spiral staircase, whose construction …
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