Befriend yourself. This is the phrase (mantra) that has been with me this week. It’s an important idea. It’s like ‘step one.’ The rest of life, and our relationships with others, become more fulfilling (and easier!) when we cherish the relationship we have with ‘self.’ I always ask my students to please be their own…
“And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom.” – Anais Nin I have reached several points in my life when this quote has hit me like a ton of bricks. Change is scary. The unknown is scary. And so, we stay…
Last month was our annual Fall Retreat. Historically, it is a weekend of gorgeous weather and a celebration of spirit through outdoor yoga and activities. However, Ophelia, the tropical storm of September 2023, had other plans for us. In all of my years teaching outdoor yoga events and navigating weather, I’ve learned to be very…
“The secret of love is in opening up your heart,” – James Taylor This is a theory that most will agree with, yet opening our heart can sometimes be a challenging task. The yogis call the heart center: Anahata Chakra. The name Anahata translates to un-struck, un-hurt, un-beaten. The wheel of the un-struck note. I…