“I think there is more than the body, but the body is all you can get your hands on.” — Ida Rolf The study of anatomy is a necessity to teaching yoga skillfully. Stepping up to teach the anatomy section of my current Teacher training with Larisa, has been an intimidating and important learning andContinue reading “Reading: Yogabody”
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Reading: Emotional Resilience
“Joseph Goldstein: This thought which has arisen, is it helpful? Is it serving me or others in some way or is it not? Is it just playing out perhaps old conditions of fear or judgment or things that are not very helpful for ourselves or others? Mindfulness really helps us both see and discern theContinue reading “Reading: Emotional Resilience”
Re-post: Mind your business: Love thy neighbor
“Our job is to love others without stopping to inquire whether or not they are worthy. That is not our business and, in fact, it is nobody’s business. What we are asked to do is to love, and this love itself will render both ourselves and our neighbors worthy if anything can.” -Thomas Merton HappyContinue reading “Re-post: Mind your business: Love thy neighbor”
Readings: Obstacles and courage
Over the last couple of weeks I revisited these readings from the past: “Do not wait for strength before setting out, for immobility will weaken you further. Do not wait to see clearly before starting; one has to walk toward the light. When you take the first step and accomplish that tiny little act, theContinue reading “Readings: Obstacles and courage”
“The Vinyasa of Getting Your Point Across”
Janet, a marketing and communications consultant…and yoga student, recently interviewed me about the communication tools I use as a yoga teacher to effectively direct…and re-direct students. This follows my post “Teaching: work in progress” regarding Janet’s request. I am most grateful to Janet for her support and the confidence boost, as she saw and acknowledgedContinue reading ““The Vinyasa of Getting Your Point Across””
MLK Day 2017: Conscience and Courage
“Courage is an inner resolution to go forward despite obstacles. Cowardice is submissive surrender to circumstances. Courage breeds creativity; Cowardice represses fear and is mastered by it. Cowardice asks the question, is it safe? Expediency ask the question, is it politic? Vanity asks the question, is it popular? But, conscience ask the question, is itContinue reading “MLK Day 2017: Conscience and Courage”
Teaching: work in progress
I was recently asked to discuss the communication tools I use for teaching – my directing and re-directing, etc…with a professional communication specialist!! The initial request inspired a moment of ‘shock and awe’ for me…and triggered an immediate response. I figured I would share my initial response which may provide some insightContinue reading “Teaching: work in progress”
Reading: Buon Natale 2016!
“La vita è come un albero di natale, c’è sempre qualcuno che rompe le palle.” — Proverbio Italiano “Life is like a Christmas tree, there’s always someone who breaks the balls.” — Italian Proverb Inspired from the teaching of Loving Kindness Meditation during the last teacher training weekend, the Metta and meditation ofContinue reading “Reading: Buon Natale 2016!”
December 2016 Playlist: Most Requested
Ludovico Einaudi Discovery at Night Emiliana Torrini Today Has Been Ok The xx Together From Baz Luhrmann’s Film The Great Gatsby RY X Deliverance Smoke & Jackal Fall Around Emiliana Torrini & The Colorist Orchestra Speed of Dark Tei Shi Bassically Sigur Rós Lúppulagið
Reading: Happy Thanksgiving 2016!
“Both abundance and lack exist simultaneously in our lives, as parallel realities. It is always our conscious choice which secret garden we will tend…when we choose not to focus on what is missing from our lives but are grateful for the abundance that’s present — love, health, family, friends, work, the joys of nature andContinue reading “Reading: Happy Thanksgiving 2016!”