I have a thing for mountains and water. Seeing mountains with homes studded into the hills like little jewels looking down on the ocean makes my spirit sing. This landscape is my happy place. It may have started when I …
When Life Gets Stormy
One of my favorite meditation spots is a little cove at the beach. Today the surf was rough, and as I sat there with my eyes closed it sounded like I was in the middle of a storm. The waves…
Life Interrupted
What do you do when you can no longer do what you do? How do you adjust to big life changes that affect your ability to work, like adjusting to retirement, disability, or being laid off? Almost two years ago,…
When Not to Stretch
Most of us yogis espouse the idea that yoga can fix just about anything. Whether your ailment is physical, mental, or emotional, doing more yoga is the answer! While yoga is comprised of many components — including breathing, visualization, meditation,…
Coping with the Election Results
Most people that I’ve known in the world of yoga are peace and love kind of people. So it’s a safe assumption that many of those who are reading this might be reeling this morning after Donald Trump was elected…
Yoga and Politics
I just came across this article that I wrote eight years ago. It seems fitting, so here it is again: Yoga and Politics Lately I’ve been struggling with the concepts of practicing nonjudging and acceptance as it applies to…