But First .... Gratitude
Gratitude is an emotion with one of the highest vibratory frequencies - making it a superhero in the emotions department. But how often do you express gratitude out loud and with other people?
The Path isn't always Straight
On the path to the authentic life, many of us expect a straight line. When things don’t happen so easily, we think there’s something wrong with the plan…. what if this is exactly the plan?
Let Fear Be Your Fuel
If you stay in your habits, and the places where you feel comfortable, you’ll deepen your grooves there. Eventually it gets harder and harder to learn new things, try new experiences, or even to stretch your mind beyond what you usually think.
Are You Living Your Authentic Life?
Is there a life that exists right beside the life you are living? The life that feels possible and authentic to who you are. One where you are deeply engaged with your creativity, work, and family. The life that feels like it’s yours. Does it feel out of reach? Read on…
A Way to Embody Ease
Stuck between high-gear and fast asleep doesn’t leave much room for self-expression. Try a simple practice of downshifting to invite more ease into your life.
Journey to Authenticity
If you’re always playing it safe - trying to hide your weaknesses and prove you belong - you’re not being authentic. Read on to learn how to shift towards more authenticity, peace, and confidence.
That Awkward Event
Instead of expecting the world to help you feel comfortable in your skin - do it for yourself. If you can be at ease in yourself, you can carry that anywhere.
Becoming Real
If you want to be the Real you, you need to know what comes with it, and it’s not always romantic. Hair is rubbed off. Your eyes will be missing and seams get pulled loose. But it’s the only way to go, I think …
Lessons from 20 years on the mat: #5 There is MORE
What I recognized in the yoga teachings is the something MORE that I experienced as a child. The language was different, but the experience was the same. I’m talking about an intelligence in the Universe that has nothing to do with book smarts…..
Lessons from 20 years on the mat: #4 You are the Guru
Guru - the inner teacher - is within you, always available to guide you towards Awakening.
Lessons from 20 years on the mat: #3 Progress is Possible
What happens when you dedicate yourself to something? And what happens if you don’t? Progress is possible…. if you participate.
Lessons from 20 years on the mat: #2 You are Worthy
20 years of yoga has taught me that all of us have worthiness that doesn’t have to be earned.
Lessons from 20 years on the mat: #1 My Body is a Wonderland
Yoga helped me shift from seeing my body as something to judge, measure and discipline into seeing it as a gift to celebrate, enjoy, and savor.
It Matters that You Practice
If you want your practice to be there for you in the hard times - stick with it in the easy times.
What You DON'T Need for Yoga
If you’ve ever been intimidated to come to yoga because of fancy poses and bendy people, this post is for you. Let nothing keep you from your practice.
You're Not the only One Asking "WTF?"
If you’ve been asking yourself WTF, here are some other questions that will help you get unstuck….
Unstick your Bliss
The yoga works in mysterious ways. Ways I can’t begin to comprehend or try to control. Sometimes just the right combination of words and postures and community; rest and activity and Grace come along and the crimped, contracted, collapsed stone barrier gets its top blown right off. That’s the Mystery