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”
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“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!”
Reading: Fear as guide
“Fear is good. Like self-doubt, fear is an indicator. Fear tells us what we have to do. Remember our rule of thumb: The more scared we are of a work or calling, the more sure we can be that we have to do it. Resistance is experienced as fear; the degree of fear equates to theContinue reading “Reading: Fear as guide”
Reading: Perspective by Proust
“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” — Marcel Proust One of the aspects I love about this quote in relation to Yoga is in how we practice. The more present we are, the greater opportunity for openness…and new eyes. Allowing for curiosity in practice…allowing room for playContinue reading “Reading: Perspective by Proust”
Reading: more T.S. Eliot inspiration
“To do the useful thing, to say the courageous thing, to contemplate the beautiful thing: that is enough for one man’s life.” — T. S. Eliot Inspired by the last quote from T.S. Eliot. I love how practice, presence, intention, discernment and right action and vulnerability makes enough possible. From his book The Use of Poetry and theContinue reading “Reading: more T.S. Eliot inspiration”