Freedom For One & AllThe idea of Independence Day always resonates with me because the first week in July is also when I declared my independence and stopped...
Lean Into the LightThe longer days of summer occur because the earth tilts on its axis bringing the Northern hemisphere closer to the sun. I love it when it...
Invest in YogaWhen I started doing yoga 30-plus years ago, I sometimes worried I didn’t have something “tangible” to show for all the time and effort I...
Relaxation is Who You AreAccording to a Chinese proverb, “Tension is who you think you should be. Relaxation is who you are.” When I do yoga or roll on a ball, I...
Bird by BirdAnn Lamott’s Bird by Bird is a masterpiece on the subject of writing. The book got its name from the time Ann’s older brother, aged 10,...
Crafting PearlsWe’re constantly being told by advertisers and marketers that we need their products to reduce “unnecessary” aggravation and irritation....
Adapt & SurviveAt one time or another, you will probably need to adapt or modify your yoga practice due to injury or illness. And most likely, you may...
Fly With MeWhen I get inspired, I feel like I can fly. I get so buoyed by excitement and possibility, I can imagine my feet lifting off the ground....
Bend Not BreakWhen people tell me they hate getting older, I always say it’s better than the alternative. Yoga helps us get older gracefully. We all...
Yoga Will Not Wreck Your BodyHow do I know? Because umbrellas don’t cause rain. If aliens from another planet landed on earth and saw a bunch of people walking around...