As a personal trainer and yoga teacher I spend most of my time with people and I love all of my people. But, sometimes I need quiet, peaceful periods when I am not thinking, teaching or coaching anything. Taking that time away is part of good self-care and critical for longevity in a service industry. […]
Why I Practice Yoga…
Every person who finds their way to a yoga mat has a different reason. Some people are on the mat for the physical benefits – strength, flexibility and balance. Other people get on the mat to quiet their mind or to find mental clarity. Still other people are on the mat to seek enlightenment, find […]
Willpower — A Limited Supply
How much willpower do you have? Is it an unlimited or a limited supply? There is research to show that willpower is a limited commodity and the more we test its limits, the harder it becomes for us to say no, walk away and keep pushing. If we give in to temptation once, it is […]
Finding New Eyes by the Wandering Yogini
As a child I wandered across the planet, the galaxy and the universe in the fantastical places that books created in my mind’s eye. My imagination was vivid and I dreamed of travel. The older I got, the more I traveled – driving back and forth across the US from the Midwest to the West […]
Retreat, Vacation or Both
Retreat, Vacation or Both… When I think of a yoga retreat, I see calm faces on happy bodies sitting in meditation poses in totally serene, tropical surroundings. Vegetarian meals are served family style and eaten in total silence. Morning sun is greeted with a strenuous vinyasa practice, sunset is celebrated with restorative poses and the […]