open your heart with bow
Do you know how this pose got its name? If you look at the shape, you might see that it resembles an archer’s bow! The torso and legs...
the mat becomes a mirror
I look at the yoga classroom similar to the environment for a scientific experiment. In this case, the subject being studied is our own...
an ode to mothers
Vrtti Sarupyam Itaratra: At other times [the Self appears to] assume the forms of the mental modifications. (Patanjali – The Yoga Sutras,...
bursting into spring – a dynamic sequence
The same way those flowers burst out of their buds, the Spring season sparks our hearts to burst open. When I think of practicing yoga, I...
here comes the sun!
Every year, with the arrival of the Spring season, I play a special game with the children in my kids yoga class. And it’s their favorite...
a light upon my heart
‘ A sunset will bring you to your knees. The ocean turned purple and the sky splashed with divine hues. I drop a tear every time the sun...
saying good-bye to 2016
The other day I had to stop the car at the side of the road. Tears were rolling down my cheeks, and I needed a few moments to recover...
the call to awaken
We have all just lived through a time period where, for many of us, the illusion seems more real than ever. On the surface it may appear...
a moment of reflection
This time of year, always seems to be one of reflection. People spend time with family, which often comes with special dynamics. As the...
#authenticevo: being authentic
Lush trees, the sounds of the fullness of the jungle night, heavy warm air and an army of mosquitos are surrounding us. We swing slowly...
