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…
I’ve asked myself this question so many times, especially when I see somebody experiencing yoga for the first time. I often marvel at how everything has transpired on this journey and brought me to where I am today. A very good and effective way to achieve what you want is…
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….
“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…
During this time of social isolation and quarantine, it is so important to take care of our immune system. Along with a healthy diet and plenty of sleep, we also need to stay active and get our Vitamin D. Doing yoga outside makes the most of 2 of those! Take…
When I turned 50, I could tell things were different. I ached more. My body didn’t recover as quickly. I exercised twice as much and ate less than I used to just to maintain a healthy weight. It was rather depressing. So, being the analytical person I am, I…
What about that super moon last Sunday? Add to that Valentine’s Day and longer days and wow! What a week it’s been! It’s no secret that teachers and health care providers can tell when it’s a full moon. Everybody is just a bit “off.” Add anything additional that is out…