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 tucked himself up under my right arm (this is pretty great, too). And usually there’s [...]
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 with you my dilemma of the powerful panties. When we are able to share our [...]
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!
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 my baby’s chubster face when he sees me (especially when he’s hungry); seriously sweet hugs [...]
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 time. It’s something about which I read, practice, and luxuriate. I love touch. Lately, I [...]
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 suggesting that we trade perennials to expand our flower gardens. I was hesitant, because I [...]
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 poses that we…hate. Fear. Shy away from. “Those” poses were always the ones that miraculously [...]
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 downstairs (with the babe in my arms, no less), and I slammed, butt first, down [...]
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…
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 sequence for a great hip opening and shoulder opening practice: Sukhasana (cross-legged pose) Adho Mukha [...]