Category Archives: holidays

The 8th Limb – Samadhi

We made it! This is the final week in our 16 week study of the eight limbs of yoga and the final limb is Samadhi. The word Samadhi combines a few Sanskrit words: sam, “together;” a, “toward;” and dadhati “puts or places.” Which essentially translates as “a putting or joining together,” or wholeness, oneness, integration.

Single Point of Focus – Dharana

This week in my yoga classes we focused on the 6th limb of yoga which is Dharana, single pointed focus or concentration on an object. As we come closer to the end of our study of the eight limbed path of yoga, my hope is that readers and students realize that there is so muchContinue reading “Single Point of Focus – Dharana”

Pranayama – Breath Work 🌬️✨ plus video

Pranayama allows you to embark on a journey within as you embrace the power of breath. Elevate your well-being through the ancient practice of pranayama. We move our body in the asana practice, the third limb of yoga and we move our breath with pranayama, which is the fourth limb of yoga. Together these twoContinue reading “Pranayama – Breath Work 🌬️✨ plus video”

Road Tripping with Our Pups

(*note this post contains some affiliates links, as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) This summer our family vacation took us to the very small community of Idlewild, in the wilderness of northern New Mexico, about forty five minutes from Taos (when the pass is not under construction). My husband’s family has aContinue reading “Road Tripping with Our Pups”

2022: Hope, Dedication & Compassion

*Photo credit: Siena – Snowy Christmas Morning* It’s a new year. And while it might feel like we have been stuck in the same story for the past two years, the new calendar can bring hope and possibilities. The past few years, I have moved away from making resolutions and instead focus on a wordContinue reading “2022: Hope, Dedication & Compassion”

Happy Holidays to YOU!

Tis the season to be running around busy, trying to get it all done. I mentioned in my last post that I am trying to enjoy the season, relax and take it all in. One of the things I do enjoy about the holidays is giving. While I might pack my schedule shopping and cooking,Continue reading “Happy Holidays to YOU!”