The Yoga Sutras of Patangali (circa 200 AD) are a rich resource for self-reflection. This year, because of their great value in supporting equanimity and balance in a world that feels increasingly chaotic, I’m returning to the wisdom of the Yamas: five observances for living an ethical life in society. Practicing the Yamas helps me […]
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A Path to Personal Peace
Happy New Year! If you’re like me, you might be using these days for self-reflection, identifying some things you’d like to add or subtract in your daily search for meaning. Yoga is a rich resource for such reflection, with eons of experience and advice for us. This year, because of their great value in supporting […]
It’s Arthritis Awareness Month: Time to Make a Move
May is Arthritis Awareness Month, a time dedicated to those who are suffering from the condition and to increasing awareness throughout the general public. It also serves as a great reminder of the importance of movement in our lives, no matter our current health, and gives us a chance to get outdoors to support organizations […]
If My Yoga Mat Could Speak…
If my yoga mat could speak, it would articulate both the indescribable joy and deep sorrow I’ve felt through the thousands of hours we’ve shared. Every morning, I bring this aging body to my practice, grateful for the ways I am still flexible and not-so-flexible. I listen to the sounds my body makes – sounds […]
Keys for Keeping a Peaceful Mind in a Complicated World
Most people know yoga as a physical practice, but that’s only a tiny part of what it has to offer. More importantly, yoga offers us a way to cultivate a peaceful mind and to lessen the suffering that is part of human existence. The Yoga Sutras present a systematic process to work towards that noble […]
A Gentler, Non-Weight Bearing Sun Salutation
For the past several months, quite a few clients have asked about an alternative to the weight-bearing poses typically found in Sun Salutation. Due to injuries or surgeries, they had been wisely advised to avoid poses like downward facing dog and plank until they healed. One client was bereft that she was unable to do […]