Lean into Discomfort
Have you ever gone to a yoga class and discovered a part of your body that has been tight, but you hadn't realized it? For instance, you may have been walking around with tight hips and not known it until [...]
The Inner Journey
So often we are swayed by external circumstances, and we try and create an effect outside ourselves. This is especially true in our modern world of multi-tasking and perpetual distractions, and many of us are so used to running our [...]
Wide River of Breath
"The biggest mistake you could ever make is being too afraid to make one." -Anonymous One concept that I have been returning to lately in my own vocal yoga practice and in my teaching is that of giving oneself permission [...]
Themes and Intentions for 2018
Greetings and Happy New Year, dear friends! I have just recently returned from a short, magical trip to the big island of Hawaii, and I did my best to bring some sunshine back with me! Practicing yoga outside is one of [...]
Unhinged
Working on opening my heart and stretching between two opposing truths in hanumanasana. “Vulnerability sounds like truth and feels like courage. Truth and courage aren't always comfortable, but they're never weakness.” - Dr. Brené Brown Control is such [...]
The Art of Allowing
"Nothing is softer or more flexible than water, yet nothing can resist it." - Lao Tsu Too often in our western culture we think of creation, of "do-ing," as a very active and will-full endeavor, and our days are filled [...]
Blessings of Viveka and Tapas (Plus, a post-election sequence!)
On the evening of November 8, 2016, I started out hopeful. I had done my yoga practice that day, I had voted weeks ago, and I was determined to keep my yogic calm despite a growing fear that had [...]
Tension or Engagement: 3 steps to decide for yourself!
“If you want to conquer the anxiety of live, live in the moment, live in the breath.” -Amit Ray This picture is of me performing Viparita Virabhadrasana, or Reverse Warrior pose, and was taken on Mount Hamilton. Photo by Kyer Wiltshire. Tension or [...]
The Breath of Life
"When the breath wanders the mind also is unsteady. But when the breath is calmed the mind too will be still, and the yogi achieves long life. Therefore, one should learn to control the breath." ~Svatmarama, Hatha Yoga Pradipika Breath [...]
Satya; A Practice in Truthfullness
"As truthfulness (satya) is acheived, the fruits of actions naturally result according to the will of the yogi." - Patanjali, yoga sutra 2.36 When I enter practice of a yoga pose that is difficult for me, I try to stay [...]