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As within, so without … & vice versa. In Ayurveda, the science of longevity & daily well-being, the season of winter ❄️ is of the elements Air & Ether..We may feel dry, cold, rough … We may feel our digestion is variable, or that our minds feel a little spacey … Nature, too, is showingContinue reading “as within, so without”

You have the Power to Protect Your Peace..The next few weeks will provide ample opportunity to amp up … physically, emotionally, mentally..Take time … And you must TAKE it, for it will rarely be given … to protect your peace..This may look different for everyone … some of us find peace in community, others inContinue reading “You Have the Power”

My Grandma loved the crow outside her window at Cedar Bay … As we chatted on Skype or by phone, she would tell me about the crow’s comings and goings in the courtyard. She looked forward to his visits. She once said, “everybody else here isn’t particularly fond of that crow, but I like him.”Continue reading

Anyone doing winter gardening? I’d love your insights! #microgreens #wintergardening #coldframegardening #experiment

As a human recovering from over-exercising & disordered eating in my teens & 20’s … Yoga asana practice has been pivotal in coming back to myself, reminding myself I’m worthy no matter the # on the scale or the contours of my belly. (Note: this isn’t an ask for sympathy or affirmation, yet in hopesContinue reading “Pick Things Up, Put Them Down”

Ah, the holiday season is upon us. Last year was a bit different for many of us … how are your holiday plans shifting? What are you reviving from years past? letting go? keeping from last year? As you consider your daily routines … and I invite you to consider them especially as schedules changeContinue reading “Yoga is … Different”

This afternoon was such a joy — 17 young, local runners from Uniontown Junior Cross Country Team stopped by OMBody for a practice. We warrior’d, we stretched, we laughed … they are some of the best deep breathers I’ve encountered … … and in the end these kiddos RESTED. What a gift to witness —Continue reading “Strike a Pose”

How are you using your tools today? Enjoy a supported, floor-based posture to counteract “tech neck,” driving long distance, or any number of ways we hunch throughout our days. What tools are you using? Pillows, cushions, blankets, whatever you can find works! Which version do you enjoy the most? Remember, BE BOLD in using yogaContinue reading “Be Bold! Use those Props!”

You can now LISTEN to this blog post HERE. I’ve started collecting seeds from various plants in our garden. Here you see 21 seeds from 2 very small watermelon … granted I chose a mini variety, yet these little ones weren’t going to make it. Watermelon is new to me, so I’m afraid I didContinue reading “21”

You can now LISTEN to this blog post HERE. I hear myself constantly say in class, “well, you could do it this way … or this way … or this way … ” And I’ve thought, maybe I should just state ONE way & be done with it — the class would go faster, I’d talkContinue reading “Permission to Modify”