These blogs are more personal and from the heart. They describe the importance of taking care of ourselves emotionally and mentally. They also give tips and ideas on how to stay motivated.
You might be wondering why I chose Boulder Hot Springs for a retreat? I recently read an article that said yoga retreats abound. They are everywhere! So what makes your (my) yoga retreat different? Let me tell you the ways! It is a hidden treasure and I am excited to…
Wow! Just wow! When I decided to do a deeper dive into trauma, and more specifically, the role of yoga in helping with trauma, I had no idea the world I would unfold. I’m still far from a trauma expert, and even further from being a trauma informed yoga instructor….
I don’t know about you, but for the past several years, I have found the “do this 1 trick to lose weight,” or “eat this to take 10 years off your life,” or “follow this one exercise regime to get fit and stay fit” media overwhelming! And let’s face it,…
Creating the perfect environment and space to ensure you have a mindful yoga practice is almost impossible. . . at least, from the outside. I often refer to a journal article I read about a yoga instructor who looked for the perfect space to hold her yoga retreat. Once she…
What delights us in visible beauty is the invisible.Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach We often hear the phrase “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.” Or “Beauty is only skin deep.” But is it? I’ve started to realize maybe both of these are misnomers. I’ve contemplated what beauty really is, especially…
I remember clearly the day I called my mom from college to announce to her that I was totally stressed out. This was a new phenomenon I had learned in college and I was anxious to tell my mom just how stressed out I was. I’m not sure what I…
“Stillness is not the absence or negation of energy, life, or movement. Stillness is dynamic. It is unconflicted movement, life in harmony with itself, skill in action.” Erich Shiffmann Wow! These words come from the very first page of Shiffmann’s book, “The Spirit and Practice of Moving Into Stillness,” and,…
Hello old friend! It’s been awhile! I thought it was time to dust off this old blog and bring it back to life. But does anyone blog anymore? Well, I do! Or at least I plan to start again now. I’m not going to lie, I was a little worried…
One of my favorite lines from the musical “Mama Mia” is when Tanya tries to escape a young suitor by saying she needs to leave for “. . .a little repair and renovation.” Granted, it is not said in the context I’m going to be writing about at all, but…
Dig deep. . . Rise above. . . Be present. . . Cherish the moment. . . What doesn’t kill you will make you stronger. . . Get tough or die. .. This is my self-talk lately. Sounds a little confusing, right? Some days I don’t know how to dig…