Her hair sits in light tendrils, thick and wild. It’s covering her exhausted mind; wrapping her sub-conscious in its warm embrace, and giving comfort and solace to her thoughts. A chorus of birds chant their unique songs, all strung together to create a deep crescendo. A blue bird begins ...
Last July, I started my own outdoor classes, for free, in a local park. It was July, so it felt reasonable. People would probably like doing yoga in the nice weather. From the start though, I wasn’t expecting many people to show up. Creating a name for myself and letting people know about ...
Do you ever wonder how a tree can stay alive for so long when it appears as though it’s not getting water or nourishment? The ground, the surface is dry, no rain for months. Or maybe people chip away at it making their mark. Storms change its appearance ripping branches from its trunk. Yet ...
In yoga we are taught to follow the breath. We attempt to be aware of the breath. We learn that breathing is an essence. But what does it mean – “to find your breath?” Is it really just being able to breathe? Or is it really a metaphor for feelings and experiences you are missing in life? Who ...
Six years ago I went through the crappiest break up of my life. I told him I loved him and 24 hours later, he dumped me. The depression that followed lasted longer than the actual relationship. At the time, I had not yet discovered the healing power of yoga, so I tried everything I possibly ...
