Category Archives: writing

Listen to Yourself

If you have been in my classes this week, you have heard me talking about svadhyaya, the study of self. The idea of looking inward, observing the self and understanding who you are and what you need.

WWW? Yosemite … And Yoga for You!

Yoga for you this week, two videos – first a simple plank series, with Loki who adds an extra challenge to the mix, and some balancing. Together it is about 5 minutes, but you could break it up if needed. And last weeks where we were 🏞️

What I’m Into Right Now

📸: This was a really good dinner. I replaced asparagus for the traditional green beans, it was even better the next day over greens, all chopped up 😂 . What I am into right now, to put it simply, my feet & food. Not really a foot fetish thing, more like focused treatment for myContinue reading “What I’m Into Right Now”

Where Were We?

Do you know where this photo was taken? A few clues: this was from our year on the road, we had extra kids with us and we all had a great time. Read on for more clues and to figure it out …

Anahata

Anahata is the heart chakra. This week I decided to open my heart with a poem. There is a lot going on in the world on a global, local and individual scale and putting thoughts down in a poem seemed more heartfelt. 💚My heart opens and tries to bring in the light. 🌿I find myselfContinue reading “Anahata”

Diving into the Chakras

As we have been settling back into the New Year, we have been exploring the chakra system in my yoga classes. The chakra system consists of seven energy centers located along the spine, each associated with specific aspects of human existence.

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”