Reflections – The Yoga Garden

50 Years Strong – and Still Dancing with Change

My husband and I recently celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary, whoo hoo! Half a century of a shared life is no small thing. Fifty years of joys and challenges, tears and laughter, and more growth than I ever could have imagined. Looking back...

What Hidden Treasures Lie Behind Your Facade?

We just returned from an amazing family adventure in Guatemala, 14 of us in total! Highlights included phenomenal food, a four-hour horseback ride up a volcano (where we roasted marshmallows over hot lava – yup, look closely, that’s...

Beyond Flesh and Bone – What Makes You, You?

Have you ever really considered what your body is? It’s a magnificent, cooperative entity, some 37.2 trillion cells working in harmony. Your bones, tissues, blood, organs and skin all come together to support your life in physical form. But what...

Something For You This Mid-June: An Invitation And An Important Question

“Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” Howard Thurman, Theologian, Philosopher, Civil Rights leader. So what makes you come alive? What...

June Is Bustin’ Out All Over’!

June is in full bloom — and just like the Rodgers and Hammerstein song, it’s busting out all over! So how about you? Are you bursting with energy and joy? Hanging on by a thread? Or, like most of us, floating somewhere in between —...

Something for You This Mid-May: A Question & Two Invitations

“Don’t ask what the world needs. Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” Howard Thurman, Theologian, Philosopher, Civil Rights leader. So my question to you is: what makes...

Moving from AAAngst to EaZZZe

A few days ago I was thinking about my May newsletter. The struggle of what to write gave rise to a familiar tension. But instead of letting it spiral into the usual storm of doubt, I turned to something unexpected — a quiet gesture to...

My Current Meditation Practice in 5 Steps

1. Upon waking, even before I open my eyes, I say ‘good morning self’, and begin to name and feel into all the little aspects that I can appreciate right then: my pillow, blankets, mattress, the air, sound machine, the heat in the...

Yoga-Shmoga!

“Yoga—Shmoga!” How does meditation relate? A friend once said that to me while explaining her preference for Pilates. I laughed, unoffended, because I knew that anyone who says that, simply doesn’t understand the depth of Yoga when...

Ever Hear of Grandma Moses?

Ever hear of Grandma Moses? She came into my awareness when I was in my early 20’s, and ever since then, I’ve held her as a beacon of light for my own personal journey. Here’s Chat GPT’s version of her story: “Grandma Moses, born Anna Mary...

Stay Calm & Yoga On – Healthy Tips

Here are some tips when coming to yoga: Bring your own mat if preferred. Clean mats before & after use – wipes available in the studio. Bring a towel or tissues for use on blankets or props. Wash your hands regularly, thoroughly. If you...

Stepping Into The Unknown

Is the Unknown the secret to a more balanced, happier life? Introducing yourself to and getting comfortable in the Unknown is one of the best ways to bring harmony and coherence back into your life. More on this… First, a quick update on my...