Obstacles abounding

Yoga holds the promise that if I practice I can get in a yogic state where I am undisturbed by duality — good/bad, pleasure/pain, high/low. It doesn’t tell me that I have to be undisturbed to start practicing. And that’s a good thing. Because I am...

Yoga nerd – or just plain nerd!

I am a dork. I always have been and I can’t help it. Even as a kid this was true. I preferred hanging around adults – asking them questions like “Who are you?” and “What are you doing?” and just play “Why?” A few of my...

barefoot boot camp

Starting January 13! Mondays & Thursdays. 5:45 – 6:45am Come join us as we kick off our shoes (and boots) and head into a transformative 2014! Build strength and endurance. Develop flexibility in body and mind. Learn to face your challenges with an equal...

Tapas is not just a Spanish appetizer

When I talk about the deeper teachings of yoga, I am not talking about increasing the stretch of your muscles.  And, your digging deep may never result in an intense awakening of any of your chakras. My version of deep is even deeper than that. To me, the deeper...

There is no such thing as “not flexible enough for yoga”

If you can walk, you can do yoga. And even if you can’t walk, you can do yoga. I love this time of year because of all the holiday parties. My husband and I make the rounds to see friends and family, and an extended network of neighbors and acquaintances...