Category Archives: beginning yoga

Organizing.

Posted on May 3, 2010 by mary

This morning was such a gift. I woke up gradually, noticing that I had left the bedroom window open and could hear the birds singing. Usually I wake up to a preschooler who has sneaked in sometime before dawn and … Continue reading →

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Powerful Panties, Part Deux.

Posted on August 16, 2009 by mary

One of the most eloquent, honest, soul-baring words in the English language is, in my opinion, the word “authentic:” True to one’s own personality, spirit, or character. Not false or imitation. To live in authenticity, then, is why I share … Continue reading →

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Yoga Rocks!

Posted on August 6, 2009 by mary

Well, this looks cool! I was just sent an email from a friend about Yoga Rocks Mountain Fest ’09 in Lyons. Check it out – and I hope to see you there!

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Habitat. For Humanity.

Posted on August 1, 2009 by mary

One of my friends recently posted a quote on my Facebook page by Dr. Nils Bergman: “The mother is the baby’s habitat.” That, dear readers, has encouraged quite the pause in my life. Imagine this with me: unmasked adoration on … Continue reading →

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my obsession.

Posted on July 27, 2009 by mary

Often the hands will solve a mystery that the intellect has struggled with in vain. Carl G. Jung I have an obsession. It’s not a secret to those who know me or have been around me for any period of … Continue reading →

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mary, mary, quite contrary…

Posted on July 19, 2009 by mary

It really doesn’t make any difference where you meet your edge; just meeting it is the point. -Pema Chodron This week has been one of true inspiration. Nothing profound happened, really. I simply received a text message from my neighbor … Continue reading →

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No fear.

Posted on July 13, 2009 by mary

In almost every class I’ve taught lately, I’ve asked the question, “What would you like to work on today?” Inevitably, hips and lower back work are requested, which admittedly are a constant source of collected stress. But what about those … Continue reading →

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That’s so rad.

Posted on June 8, 2009 by mary

I thought I broke my tailbone. Yep, in the wee hours of the morning a couple of weeks ago, tired from travel and children thrown off schedule from it, my foot slipped out from under me while I was headed … Continue reading →

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Sticky Sticky Sticky.

Posted on March 30, 2009 by mary

Check out this groovy new mat. May not do the trick in a packed studio, but I’m thinking I could totally learn to press up into a handstand on one of these…

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Hip/Shoulder Opening Sequence.

Posted on October 16, 2008 by mary

Tonight’s focus was on the power of three. Notice your points of balance in each pose through grounding your feet to root down and using the power in your heart to rise up to your full expression! Follow this class … Continue reading →

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