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….
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…
“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…
“Above all, be the heroine of your own life, not the victim.” Nora Ephron I love this quote. I try and live by this quote. At times, though, it can be so hard! Especially now. The last week or so hasn’t been easy, and I’ve gone back to this quote…
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…