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”
Category Archives: Yoga
Yoga & Book Q&A
Next Sunday, November 12th, I will be leading a 45 minute practice at the beautiful Drift Yoga and after we will be chatting about my book. We will have some light snacks, inspired by our trip 😉 If you are in the area, I hope you can join! SIGN UP HERE
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”
What’s Your Passion?
Hiking is one of my passions. I love getting out into nature with my husband and my pups. It sometimes takes a little extra to get out early but I always love it when we do!
Santosha – Being Content
How are we able to be content when the world is a challenging and painful place? We look for gratitude. 🌈
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.”