(Still) Learning to say “No”
I blinked and more than a month has gone by since my last message to you! It’s been busy a period of tying up loose ends and setting things up for the months ahead, and it’s …
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Full Moon full of promise
Every year, the Full Moon in May celebrates the life of the Buddha – his birth (2579 years ago), his enlightenment, and his passing. Known as Buddha Purnima (meaning “full moon of the Buddha”), today is …
The art of planning without expectation or attachment
Things rarely go the way we hope they will, yet we continue to operate day to day as if we know what is coming next. For most people, the word ‘planning’ probably conjures up some form …
Is your life a pain in the neck?
At the beginning of my group hatha yoga classes, I ask my students how they are feeling and what they would like to do. Pretty much every time, most hands are drawn like magnets to their …
April Yoga Update
After decades of deepening a traditional yoga practice, it really seems like the time is right to shake things up a bit. Been. There. Done. That! Right?! Bring on the new and exciting – Inspiration is …
A fresh start!
One of the highest teachings of all the great spiritual traditions inevitably also turns out to be one of the most difficult to implement. Non-attachment makes so much sense intellectually, but in practice we find ourselves …
Transforming yourself to transform the world
Turning your dreams into reality is one of the major themes of Sunday, March 12th’s full moon, and I am definitely feeling excited by the positive feedback and interest in my webinar and new online course …
Practicing the wisdom of Metta
This is Metta. Metta loves unconditionally. She spreads joy to everyone she encounters and shows delight and enthusiasm for the little things in life. Back inside after collecting the post 60 seconds ago? How exciting! Another …
When retreating is the best way forward
Mercifully, a strong spiritual practice in crazy times offers a lot of clarity and a sense of purpose. I love the French expression “reculer pour mieux sauter” (step back to jump better), which nicely sums up the …
Ubuntu* ~ “I am what I am because of who we all are”
Twenty years ago this month I received my first yoga teacher certification in Goa, India. I didn’t see myself as a teacher at that time, just a seeker who needed to stretch out of the box …