It’s hard to put into words how much YTT changed my life. Through the training, I learned poses, proper alignment, how to use visual language to direct another person’s body, how to use guiding touch, and about the history and purpose of yoga. But all of that, however important, pales in comparison to the greatest lessons I learned. For the first time in my life, I learned how to be Continue Reading
We all get messages. Are you listening?
Yoga, the process, the practice, leads us where we need to go! We all get messages – all of us. Sometimes we listen and take action motivated by our guardian angels / spirit guides, and sometimes we don’t. We might have really good reasons for putting off action…I am just too busy, money is tight right now or I need to prioritize someone or something else. Beware: ‘fear’ is underlying Continue Reading
Undoing the years of programming
How do we undo the years of programming? The practice of yoga helps us all rewire our mind, body and spirit reconditioning and changing the neurological pathways. So how do we do it? We do it slowly, steadily with tons of empathy and understanding. We don’t condemn or blame, get angry or punish because that only puts more negative energy, matter and toxic waste into already diminished life Continue Reading
Yoga: The Best Medicine Ever
For me, Yoga is the best medicine ever, as it reintegrates what was long ago torn apart. It is an oral and experiential tradition sanctified through direct practice. And it is in the practice that the healing occurs. Think about it: we spend thousands of dollars each year on health care and health insurance to treat conditions once they exist. We take medications, go to therapy, and allow Continue Reading
Self-Healing is Our Responsibility
Autumn always stirs up lots of stuff. It is the cycle of life in action and a call for self-healing. Nothing really dies, and yet death is experienced. The end of a physical existence, the conclusion of a relationship as we know it, the loss of a job, the leaves crumbling and disintegrating into the earth, is a death. We refer to this process as the cycle of life. It is change from one form to Continue Reading
Profound Peace from Within
Many talk about this topic and offer great insight on how to find profound peace from within. Some find it through church, community, study, action and service. I like countless others have found it through yoga. Yoga gives us a roadmap, an action plan with lots of options to find and return to love. It is through the sacred word and instructions of life affirming text; it is through and in Continue Reading
Stand at the Crossroads
I woke up yesterday and checked my clock. The time was 6:16 am. The number 6:16 just kept pinging me so I did what every good American does, I googled the number. The first thing that came up was Jeremiah 6:16. Here's what it said: This is what the Lord says "Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your Continue Reading
Being ‘EXTRA’ (A Funny lesson learned from my son.)
My boys and I recently went out to lunch at a new place. My son, Douglas said something that just keeps ringing in my mind. The place we chose, did not serve brunch, and Doug was craving some breakfast food. I said just ask them to make you some eggs, I am sure they will. He said “No, I don’t want to be extra.” When he said this and the way he said it was hilarious. He meant that he didn’t Continue Reading
The masks we wear…
This morning, I was reflecting on how I got lost, how I forgot who I am. So I thought, I would share. Maybe you will find this helpful as you continue on your journey to self-awareness, peace and joy. Shedding my masks: I lost me when I stepped into the perceived archetype of a mom and wife. I put it on like a piece of clothing and wore it completely. And even though I like to wear Continue Reading
Learning to Love and Be Loved
The need and desire to love and be loved is so powerful. It works on the undercurrents of spirit. Too often we morph into an image of ourselves that we deem to be lovable, acceptable, worthy of the love we crave. Don’t get me wrong; this presentable image is part of you, but it is NOT the Whole of you, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. The WHOLE (Wondrous, Holy, Omnipotent, Loving Continue Reading