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Balance is just shifting weight

Many years ago, my yoga teacher announced that instead of Headstand, we were going to do an Elbow Pose. Well, turns out Elbow Pose was a...

Bridges to Creativity

According to writer William Plomer: “Creativity is the power to connect the seemingly unconnected.” Then what, I ask, could be more...

Equanimity at the Equinox

It’s officially Spring! The vernal equinox on March 20th ushered in the new season with an equal amount of daylight and nighttime. This...

Consider Yourself an Athlete

I like to exercise. Weight training, yoga, and walking make me feel better. I enjoy feeling my muscles contract. I love being fit enough...

Grow Like a Tree

The trees bloomed suddenly in Sarasota, seemingly overnight. But I know it didn’t really happen that way. In fact, a vast number of small...

Sometimes Yoga is For the Birds

I live overlooking a beautiful pond normally frequented by dozens of birds. We have ducks, cormorants, osprey, herons, ibis, crows,...

Reverent Repetition

This past 2sday’s date was 2/22/22. It was fun to see all those repeating 2s. It reminded me that repetition can be a wonderful part of a...

Quasimo - No!

Feeling a bit like a hunchback after a long day? Join the club. Luckily, just a few stretches can have you standing tall once more. I...

Look Ma, No Hands!

Many of my students have shoulder or wrist injuries right now. They are not able to bear any weight on their arms or hands without pain...

Seeking the Answers Within

The calendar tells me it’s September, although I feel stuck in time somewhere in mid-March. I thought we’d surely know more by now about...