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...

Iyengar: Transforming darkness into light @ age 95

This weekend marks the 95th birthday of our beloved yoga teacher and guru, BKS Iyengar. I never thought I’d call anyone “guru.” But this man and his teachings have helped me in such a profound way, that he certainly qualifies for the title....

Precision & practice

Last week in class, a student asked me if I had been a Girl Scout growing up.  She said she wondered this because of the precise instructions I use when I’m teaching yoga. Her question made me chuckle — because unless you count eating an entire box of Thin Mints...

A doctor who speaks the language of yoga

I arrived at Dr. Slattery’s office yesterday feeling anxious about how things are going. But after this doctor’s treatment, I felt like a whole new person. Walnut Grove Animal Clinic caters to cats and dogs, but I must tell you they also know how to treat a person! On...

Kquvien’s workshop – reflections

Kquvien came. She saw us. She inspired us. When I took class with her a few years ago in Atlanta, I found Kquvien Deweese to be an inspiring and refreshing voice in Iyengar Yoga. And of course I wanted to share that with my Memphis peeps! It’s risky to sign up...