Letting Go During Autumn

Letting Go During Autumn

Aparigraha is a Sanskrit word that is often translated as non-attachment. It is also the fifth of five Yamas. The Yamas, as laid out by Pantanjali who was a sage in India believed to have authored a number of Sanskrit works, the most prominent of which is the Yoga...
Our Intentions

Our Intentions

It will go down in history books that 2020 – 2022 was an up and down journey for everyone as a collective whole ~ and we are continuing on this ride! We have heard so many stories of hardship and loss, and also of revelations and of having more time to look...
A Balance of Yin

A Balance of Yin

During these longer days of physical isolation, are you feeling an inner restlessness? Do you find yourself doing more physical exercise, just a little bit or none at all? Are you struggling with finding a healthy balance for your body? When there is not a defined...
Everybody Has a Yoga Body

Everybody Has a Yoga Body

I stumbled across a comment (on one of the yoga teacher Facebook groups that I am a part of) and it said something along the lines of : “I put on 30 – 40 lbs after the birth of my son and am wondering if it’s OK to still teach (because I don’t have the slim...
Tree Pose as a Metaphor for Life

Tree Pose as a Metaphor for Life

One of my favorite poses is Tree Pose (Vrksasana).  I view this pose as a great metaphor for life.  When I first attempted tree pose, I couldn’t do it.  I couldn’t find my balance and I certainly could not place my foot on my inner thigh.  And like...