Surrender

The last of the Niyamas is Ishvara pranidhana – surrendering (pranidhana) to a higher source (Ishvara). Whether you believe in God, the Universe or something else, the fact is that there is a power in the universe that allows flowers to grow, waves to ebb and flow and keeps our breath flowing. Believing and surrenderingContinue reading “Surrender”

The Study of Self

Over the last two months I have been exploring and restudying the eight limbs of yoga, if you follow me regularly you may have heard that before. This week we are exploring the 4th Niyama – Svadhyaya or study of self. As I set out on this learning journey, I was looking for a topicContinue reading “The Study of Self”

Asteya – Week 3

*Sunset from one of my favorite places, Seabrook, Washington. A moment of peace away from all the things.* This week we are talking about the third Yama – Asteya, which means non-stealing. For a recap of the first two Yamas click here and here. Most of us know that taking or stealing something that isContinue reading “Asteya – Week 3”

Satya – Week 2

View of my garden, St. Francis of Assisi – Patron saint of animals & nature and my newly potted plants. The garden brings me to my truest self. Week 2 – Satya — Truthfulness As we continue on the journey of studying the Eight Limbs of Yoga, we come to the second of the yamas,Continue reading “Satya – Week 2”

Ahimsa – Week 1

Starting this week I am diving back into my yoga studies. I finished teacher training in 2017 and over the pandemic I embraced online yoga teacher training and studied everything from Ayurveda to Art History of Yoga. Once things started opening up again and I started teaching more in-person classes, my studies or Svadhyaya (selfContinue reading “Ahimsa – Week 1”

🧘🏻‍♀️YOGA in the PARK 🌳

JOIN ME FOR YOGA IN THE PARK! ❤️What: Donation based yoga class in the park, to connect as a community and support Moms Demand Action (last year we raised $300 – let’s see what we can do this year!) 🧡When: Wednesday, June 21st – Summer Solstice, International Yoga Day & my sister’s bday! – @ 9:30am – 10:30am Continue reading “🧘🏻‍♀️YOGA in the PARK 🌳”

Wordle.

*Screenshot of my Wordle a few weeks ago, when I just couldn’t figure it out… Wordle. This little game has added new joy to my morning routine. Not just because its fairly easy and quick to play (here’s a run down of the game if you are not familiar) but because since I started playing,Continue reading “Wordle.”