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This morning as fluffy flakes of snow fall outside, I’m reading the Fall 2019 issue of The Leader, a National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) publication. I had the privilege of participating in a 30-day Outdoor Leadership Course in 2003 with a diverse group of young adventurers like myself. We spent 10 days backpacking, 10 daysContinue reading “To “Do Less” Harm”

This image caught my eye in light of the recent full moon in Cancer ♋, represented by the crab. One theme we explored in practice last Friday is our bodies as home. This theme — at least for me, maybe for you — is an emotional one. Through the course of my short time inContinue reading “Home 🐚”

It’s raining here in southwestern Pennsylvania as I tap out this post … I find myself pausing … Silently begging Mother Nature to send it all to Australia … I was so grateful to practice with 8 fellow souls on the ♋ Full Moon on Friday at The Yoga Garden … Donations from the classContinue reading “Ways to Practice Ahimsa 🇦🇺”

We’ve been resting & recuperating in a little cabin on Chesapeake Bay this week. Doing nothing “important.” We haven’t listened to the news or checked much of the outside world … until Jim said 2 days ago, “They killed an Iranian General in Iraq today …” This breaking situation in the midst of our littleContinue reading “On Rest & Violence”

The joy of missing out. What do you enjoy missing out on? I truly enjoy missing out on New Year’s parties. (Kudos to all of you who get out there!) I truly enjoy missing out on shopping excursions. (Kudos to you who LOVE these!) I truly enjoy missing out on flying … oh, I’d loveContinue reading “JOMO”

As 2019 ends … My morning view from a lone metal bench … … How do you look back on 2019? … How do you look forward to 2020? … Where are you at this present moment? I will be listening to YogaRupa Rod Stryker’s annual New Year’s Day talk today … See IG postContinue reading “2020”

A question my friend & fellow teacher Kristin discussed this week … “Does everyone need Yoga?” I’ve found incredible benefit from the Yoga practices — physical postures, breath practices, relaxation, meditation, daily lifestyle habits — & if you’re reading this post, you probably have too, or have an inkling that Yoga might benefit you. IContinue reading “Does Everyone “Need” Yoga?”

A few nights ago I got to share a ♉ moon inspired Hatha practice with beautiful souls at The Yoga Garden. Taurus qualities include earthy, hard-working, steady, stable, and loyal. With this full moon, we are encouraged to find enjoyment in sensory pleasures, appreciate beauty and creating beauty, and go with our desire to improveContinue reading “Taurus Full Moon Vibes …”

Remember, your 1st class at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church is complimentary … 5pm Hatha 1 Group Class on Thursdays.

A.M. journaling & new moon mandala creating … Beginning … The quote came from my journal … turned the page, there it was … Serendipity ♏💙. Middle … watercolor & ashes … Finished for now … Time to get on with the day … 🙏. Resources: The Moon is My Calendar journal by April McMurtryContinue reading “New Moon in Scorpio ♏”