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Explore practical ways to support your immune system from the sciences of Yoga & Ayurveda. This workshop is for educational purposes only, so consult your healthcare provider if you have medical conditions or are taking medications. This article from Banyan Botanicals provides an introduction to some of the concepts we will explore. See you on … Continue reading Prepare Body & Mind for the Winter Season

I'm still shaking off the dismount from my high horse. I mindlessly climbed up there an hour ago, totally lost all oxygen to my brain ... & coming down is a hard hit. I feel like I have more of these moments than the average person. Moments when I think I'm right, have a better … Continue reading Ahimsa — High Horse Dismount

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Here's an intro to the creators & content of the Yoga Is Dead Podcast ... through another podcast I listen to regularly ... Mindful Strength. Check it out, these womxn will make you think & deepen your inquiry into why yoga ... why yoga for you ... are you practicing, honoring, appreciating the holistic science … Continue reading Check Out “Yoga is Dead” … an Intro to the Podcast

Have you noticed? The moon is hanging out til late morning! It's been so heartening for me to walk to work, spot the Moon, ... & keep walking. Until the last few days ... When I made myself STOP ... right in the alleyway, or on the sidewalk, or in my yard ... Look up … Continue reading Fall Equinox … A moment to pause & rebalance

I listened to an interview with Ross Gay on On Being with Krista Tippett last week while driving to Himalayan Institute of Pittsburgh for a reboot of my yoga/Ayurveda practices. Ross Gay has written a couple of books now, & the interview focused on "The Book of Delights." Did that title make you smile too? … Continue reading Sunday Vibes

Greetings from me, sheltered from the sun & heat a few more minutes before heading to the Fayette County Fair, my second home this week. It's just the beginning, & I've met a ton of people, experienced lambs being bathed/shaved & Lego creations being built, & witnessed the amazing dedication of 4-H Members & Volunteers. … Continue reading How Does Summer Manifest in Your Body?

Here's to summer: Andie, 9-week old service dog-in-training with Canine partners for Life, has this summer yoga thing DIALED IN. Last week I decided to dial down my teaching for the month of August (beginning July 29th, see class schedule). This was a difficult decision. One, I enjoy teaching. Two, I really enjoy teaching yoga. … Continue reading Summer Vibes – Work & Rest

Serendipity ... these cards came to my attention after Sunday's Chair Yoga class ... from an affirmation deck by Tosha Silver. Today is the Full Moon, with a partial Lunar Eclipse ... this moon, the Blessing Moon ... a time to offer gratitude ... a time also to be content with the blessings or results … Continue reading Full Moon / Lunar Eclipse

The Year Long Meditation with Himalayan Institute is finally here! No meditation experience necessary, no flexibility required ;). What is required is a commitment to cultivating your own inner light & peaceful mind in order to change the world around you. When you register, make sure to check out Pandit Rajmani Tigunait's (Chair & Spiritual … Continue reading It’s Time to Meditate & Change the World