Ahh, the beach and my little man! Vacations are such a gift, but I’m always happy to arrive home. As I reflect while unpacking, I feel nothing but gratitude for the tremendous insights gained this past week, looking inward by the ocean. Prior to our trip, I fortunately remembered to pack (and over-pack) everything for … Read More
Remembering Why I Practice: Not Giving In To Ego Yoga And Yoga Narcissism
I would pick up a yoga magazine, looking for new information and inspiration. I’d admire the cover model, gracefully posed with the most stylish, trendy outfit and a smile on her face, making it all look so easy. I would flip open the magazine and see mostly women, in colorful, tight clothes, striking super-bendy poses, … Read More
Nothing Else Will Do
It was late Thursday night and I was on my way home from teaching three back-to-back yoga classes. I’d had an incredibly challenging week. It was one of those weeks where I believed “everything was going wrong.” Normally, just as I do on my mat, I try not to judge things as good or bad, because I find that when I judge, I suffer.
How To Heal From a Broken Heart
How does one heal from a broken heart? How does one recover when a trusted friend stabs you in the back or a loved one hurts you so deeply? Forgiveness. Though it’s incredibly difficult, we must step into the other person’s shoes in order to see exactly where they are coming from; this is helpful … Read More