How I spent my summer vacation

The first week of my 2-week California trip was spent with good friends & fun family in Los Angeles and San Francisco. The drive up the Pacific Coast Highway filled me with an appreciation for nature.  The view from our Pacific cliffside  rustic cabin mesmerized...

Ahem…not exactly what I expected

One of my fellow Iyengar yoga teachers in Rockford, Illinois prompted me to ask myself this question. What do I expect from my yoga practice? Do my expectations help keep me focused? Do my expectations keep me from experiencing the reality of the moment?...

Suh-weet Blackberri-ness

Yesterday I made a blackberry cobbler that knocked my socks off!  In fact we gobbled it up so quick I didn’t get a picture first, so here you see a photo of a half-eaten cobbler. Oh well, it just lets you know it’s good. Here’s the recipe:...

Savory Summer Scrumptiousness

Plantain Crusted Mahi Mahi with Pineapple Salsa Last week I saw this made on the Kathie Lee & Hoda part of the Today show.  OK, for those of you who don’t know it, I am goofy over this show. While I enjoy the hot topics debated on The View, some days...

My practice today

This summer’s focus on home practice has motivated me to take a look at my personal yoga practice.   I have needed to examine this area for a while, and it looks like the time is now. For many people, just finding the time to practice their yoga is a challenge.  With...