May your wish for me come to fruition. Before the COVID self-isolation period I thought that I had made a spiritual connection with my practice, but I was wrong. That connection happened sometimes, but more often than not I was seeking yoga brain through the physical practice. During my home practice during isolation, I made … Continue reading Yoga is Prayer
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Am I Karen?
I fit the demographic. I have become very angry when something did not go exactly as I anticipated. I have vented frustration on a person in a service job. I have corrected someone because they were not following the rules. For the past two weeks I have spent a lot of time thinking, reading, listening … Continue reading Am I Karen?
What Happens in the Saddle…
My old trail horse Moe I do not enjoy riding my horse down steep, rocky, muddy trails. I know cowgirls are supposed to be fearless, but I’m not. After a wet spring and more horses on the trail than usual, the tails have become muddy swamps. On a Memorial Day Weekend I was coming down … Continue reading What Happens in the Saddle…
The Best Gift
We are bombarded with lots of messages, but yesterday this one really landed with me: “The Art of making someone feel seen and special is the best gift.” Think of all the times you have been seen; the times you you caught another’s eye and knew you were not alone, the time you looked into … Continue reading The Best Gift
Trust the Whisper
In yoga we talk a lot about release. For me 2019 has been the year of release. There have been so many times I thought I was done only to find myself in another round of letting go of expectations, a false sense of control, old thoughts, beliefs, stored emotions, ignored pain, people, groups, pets, … Continue reading Trust the Whisper
Yoga = Healing
Six weeks ago I fell crossing a city street and broke my arm. On Friday and again today I tried plank and Down Dog. Chaturanga is still too painful to do right now. The form may not be perfect and my left arm may not be straight, but I am on my hands. Six years … Continue reading Yoga = Healing
New Opportunities, New Growth
This week I had the honor of teaching four sessions for the Tennessee Arts Academy for music, art and theatre teachers in the state. My charge was provide tools to encourage mindfulness and stress reduction. Each session had a different theme and purpose. I thought carefully about the ways these techniques could benefit the teacher … Continue reading New Opportunities, New Growth
Book Review: The Signature of All Things
I loved this book! “The Signature of All Things” will now be in my top 10 favorite list. Alma Whittaker was a tall, big-boned, intelligent women who was encouraged to be smart, to study and to have strong opinions. She enjoyed conversation and enjoyed expressing her opinions. She went on adventures. She was an expert … Continue reading Book Review: The Signature of All Things
How to Live with the Itch You Cannot Scratch
Yoga teachers talk a lot about returning to your breath and staying present. This week has really tested my willingness to do both things. Breaking your arm as an adult who lives alone is a challenge. It is easy to wallow in self-pity and just sit in bed and cry while eating potato chips and … Continue reading How to Live with the Itch You Cannot Scratch
Thoughts weave reality
Thoughts weave themselves into reality. What if you spent the week seeing how you view the world? I am. I love teaching yoga. I used to think I would never commit to teacher training. I loved my practice and didn’t feel the need to change. One day I received an email about an upcoming teacher … Continue reading Thoughts weave reality
